BROWN FERTILIZER INC
USDOT 1415353 • 1129 FM 1058, FRIONA, TX, 79035
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-535712 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 19, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZG7209 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2020 | Sep 13, 2022 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0087832001 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2019 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA0214565 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 14, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0031035 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0031036 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 14, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN481582 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2005 | Oct 18, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN481582 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2005 | Sep 14, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZG7209 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2022 | Sep 13, 2022 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0087832001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA0214565 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2019 | Sep 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0031036 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN481582 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2016 | Oct 18, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0031035 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN481582 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC535712 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2020 |
| MC535712 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2019 |
| MC535712 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 2005 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | 86151917 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 84394592 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | OTHR OTHER | 2 | 393.60C, 396.17C | No |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 83681718 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 83490182 | US385 NB MM148 | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.11TL, 393.11TU, 393.24A | No |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 83488818 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE | TX | Level 2 | POLR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 2, 2024 | 81534683 | US 60 & TX 152 PAMPA | TX | Level 2 | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2023 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 2 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 MILE MARKER 234 | ...684881 | BROWN FERTILIZER INC |
| Mar 11, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2007 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records