CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 85484· MC96448· CARRIER· EIN 22-1591505
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BROOKLEDGE INC

12 GOTWALS LANE, OLEY, PA, 19547(610) 987-6281ann.reifsnyder@brookledge.comBRADLEY H GOTWALS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
13.8%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.4%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
17
1 fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
75
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Broker payment signals

Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.

Proceed with checks
Broker bond
Bond on file
BMC-84 surety · Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 08/16/2016
Authority
Active
1 past revocation
Registered
52 yrs
since 06/01/1974
  • Authority revoked 1 time historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
  • Bond has changed hands 4 times across 1 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.

These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.

Authority & insurance

MC096448

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 04/01/2016
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY· policy TRK 3486269
ENDED 04/01/2016Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 04/01/2016
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY· policy TRK 3486269
ENDED 04/01/2016Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 04/01/2016
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY· policy TRK 3486269
ON FILECargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 04/01/2008
Federal Insurance Company· policy 6636868
ENDED 04/01/2008Cargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 04/01/2008
Federal Insurance Company· policy 6636868
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 08/16/2016
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland· policy LPM7650612
Authority history (8) ▾
04/18/2023PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATED
10/19/2016PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDERGRANTED
11/07/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2008)
09/28/1990PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDREVOKED (03/06/2006)
02/07/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
09/22/1983MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
08/14/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
11/25/1980MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSUPERSEDED (08/14/1981)
Insurance history11 insurers on record
Filing timeline (12)
  1. FIRST MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 04/01/201311/14/2018
  2. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/01/201604/01/2016
  3. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/07/200004/01/2016
  4. VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Excess · eff 04/01/201004/01/2013
  5. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/07/200012/04/2008
  6. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/07/200004/01/2008
  7. FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND$750KCancelled
    SURETY · eff 08/01/199002/24/2006
  8. LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/07/199505/07/2000
  9. FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/07/199605/07/2000
  10. THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/07/198605/07/1997
  11. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/07/199705/07/1996
  12. TIG INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD · eff 05/07/199205/07/1995

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle58 inspections · 13.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver140 inspections · 1.4% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

140 inspections · 34 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

140
Inspections
34
Violations
2
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

12
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • PA16
  • NJ4
  • GA2
  • FL2
  • NY1
  • OK1
  • KY1
  • IN1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in PA

Medium impact

30 of 59 violations in the last 12 months (51%) came from inspections in PA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from PA to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 9% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing29 violations (24 mo)
Speeding11 viol35%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× · 20%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 6%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 4%
Seat belt10 viol34%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV7× · 25%
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× · 5%
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 5%
Phone / texting2 viol16%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 10%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 6%
Following / lane / reckless6 viol15%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 7%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× · 6%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 2%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 7 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 8% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing3 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Other1 OOS1 viol64%
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× · 64%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol32%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 32%
Log / ELD device1 viol5%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 5%
What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 5 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 24% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing32 violations · 11 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps3 OOS15 viol45%
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing2× · 8%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× · 7%
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× · 5%
Tires5 OOS5 viol33%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× · 17%
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 8%
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 6%
Brakes3 OOS6 viol15%
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 5%
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× · 5%
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× · 2%
Emergency equipment3 viol4%
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× · 2%
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× · 2%
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× · 1%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 17 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Trending worse
12
Inspections
18
Violations
1
Out-of-service
5
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 56%Other 33%Unsafe Driving 11%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
10 violations · 4 OOS · 56% of recent
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle · OOS
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Other
6 violations · 33% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
3Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 11% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

183
Inspections
150
Violations
11
Out-of-service
661
CSA points
211
Crashes
24
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

75 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

35 incomplete vehicle 24 trailer 16 truck
2023 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 3×
3ALMGNDV0PDNN7917· AH25883 PA
2026 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 3×
5KKMBWDV5TLWE5423· AH76396 PA
2024 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 3×
5KKMBWDV6RLVC9656· AH50786 PA
2023 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 2×
3ALMGNDV6PDUM7860· AH50346 PA
2020 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 2×
3ALMGNDVXLDLE9890· AG30238 PA
2023 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 2×
3ALMGNDV9PDNN7916· AH25882 PA
2024 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassis
5KJJBWD14RLVC9675· AG91425 PA
2015 MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING
5MAMN5323FC032387· PT011J8 PA
2016 FREIGHTLINER SD122
3AKJGND60GDHK0648· AH73259 PA
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D4CL710506· PT7388S PA
2022 FREIGHTLINER SD122
3ALMGNDV0NDND4825· AG37299 PA
2011 DODGE Ram
3D73M4CL3BG520938· YZL3224 PA
2016 KIEFER-BUILT
1DVGH2227GS080086· PT105B3 PA
2014 WESTERN STAR 4900
5KKXAM003EPFN9464· AG89921 PA
2004 M.H. EBY, INC M.H. EBY, INC
4A2LD532341010857· PT481G4 PA
2023 FREIGHTLINER SD122
3ALMGNDV7PDNN7915· AH25881 PA
2021 FREIGHTLINER SD122
3ALMGNDV9MDMJ3391· AG26069 PA
2010 FREIGHTLINER M2
1FVACWBS4ADAN8787· AF71069 PA
2022 FREIGHTLINER SD122
3ALMGNDV4NDND4827· AH73257 PA
2016 FREIGHTLINER SD122
3AKJGND67GDHD6955· AG43172 PA
2008 WABASH Wabash National Corporation
1JJV532W48L118578· PT6301L PA
2024 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassis
5KKMBWDV4RLVC9655· AH52606 PA
2024 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassis
5KKMBWDV0RLVC9653· AH52605 PA
2024 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassis
5KJJBWD1XRLVC9650· AG40193 PA
2015 MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING
5MADN4022FC031245· PT4487Y PA
2006 FREIGHTLINER Columbia
1FUJA6AV26LV77238· AG88118 PA
2020 FREIGHTLINER SD122
3ALMGNDV1LDLE9888· AG26068 PA
2024 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassis
5KKMBWDV2RLVC9654· AH50785 PA
2023 FREIGHTLINER SD122
3ALMGNDV8PDUM7861· AG22866 PA
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900
5KKXAM003LPML7097· AH07118 PA

+ 45 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

17

Tow-away

17

Injury

6

Fatal

1

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
309
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
179
179 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
12.1M mi
reported 2026
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi156 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi17 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi6 drivers
Company officer
BRADLEY H GOTWALS
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
5865647
Registered since
1974-06-01
Last MCS-150 update
2026-05-05
Census status
Active

Fleet: 309 trucks · 261 owned tractors · 434 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 3 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

3
Connected carriers
1
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
HORSE AMERICA INC.
USDOT 2910367Active· OLEY, PA
Strong
Officer
Medium· 1
ROBERT&WILLIAM GOTWALS
USDOT 5389Inactive· OLEY, PA
Medium
Mailing

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

27 events
  1. 05/05/2026MCS-150 update filed

    12.1M mi reported (2026)

  2. 04/18/2023PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
  3. 11/14/2018Insurance cancelled — FIRST MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy NY-EX-0000007798-02

  4. 10/19/2016PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — GRANTED
  5. 08/16/2016Insurance filed — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland

    Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy LPM7650612

  6. 08/16/2016Insurance ended — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland

    policy LPM7650612

  7. 04/01/2016Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK 3486269

  8. 04/01/2016Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    policy TRK 3486269

  9. 04/01/2016Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 3486269

  10. 04/01/2013Insurance replaced — VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy CEX-VIC-0030077-0

  11. 12/04/2008Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy QT660139D1441TIL00

  12. 11/07/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2008)

  13. 04/01/2008Insurance filed — Federal Insurance Company

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 6636868

  14. 04/01/2008Insurance ended — Federal Insurance Company

    policy 6636868

  15. 04/01/2008Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy QT660139D1441TIL00

  16. 02/24/2006Insurance cancelled — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND

    SURETY

  17. 05/07/2000Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AT2-731001717-05

  18. 05/07/2000Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy 06594304

  19. 05/07/1997Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IMC415500

  20. 05/07/1996Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy KO1-131-001 717-07

  21. 05/07/1995Insurance replaced — TIG INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD · policy 20859886

  22. 09/28/1990PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (03/06/2006)

  23. 02/07/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  24. 09/22/1983MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  25. 08/14/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  26. 11/25/1980MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    SUPERSEDED (08/14/1981)

  27. 06/01/1974Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
1989-04-13
Last review
1989-01-26
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-05-05
Reported mileage
12,113,324 mi (2026)

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