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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,053 days (since Jun 30, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

BROTHERS TOWING INC

LONG BRANCH, NJ

USDOT 1826868 Active Based in LONG BRANCH, NJ

BROTHERS TOWING INC is a motor carrier based in LONG BRANCH, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1826868. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 11 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

BROTHERS TOWING INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 11 drivers, based in Long Branch, NJ. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.

Power Units
10
Drivers
11
Inspections
10
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
3 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NJ (7) and PA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.3% of violations); top code 393.9A-LSML (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 11 drivers; Hino and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Jun 30, 2023 (1,053 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.75 vs 1.80 -0.05
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 107,529 carriers
Location & Contact
157 WESTWOOD AVE
LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740
Phone: 7322293333
Registration
USDOT 1826868
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 135,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 89,545 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 89,545 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 89,545 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New Jersey (NJ) 7 1 14.3% Mar 7, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Aug 12, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Hino 9
Peterbilt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87366294 Mar 7, 2026 NJ 2 NJ
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.9A-LSML, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS No
87362423 Feb 10, 2026 NJ 2 NJ
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.9A-LLPL No
86567957 Dec 13, 2025 NJ 2 HERBERTSVILLE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86220947 Oct 31, 2025 NJ 2 COLTS NECK
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83599917 Jan 13, 2025 NJ 2 COLTS NECK
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.78 No
83589741 Jan 9, 2025 NJ 2 GSP SB
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.128B-CLWV, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLTCD Yes
82374315 Aug 12, 2024 PA 3
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16(a) No
81767561 May 31, 2024 NJ 3 TINTON FALLS
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
81071520 Mar 9, 2024 NJ 3
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80732774 Jan 30, 2024 PA 3
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 390.3(e), 392.16(a), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0024503589 Jan 24, 2024 NJ 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NJ0021183028 Jun 19, 2021 NJ 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
NJ0012185404 Sep 8, 2012 NJ 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jan 24, 2022 MC1357950-P CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY TOWCA000158 01 BIPD/Primary Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2023 CANCELLED
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY TOWCA000158 00 BIPD/Primary Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2022 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 10, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Jun 30, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
  3. Jun 30, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Jun 24, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Mar 29, 2022
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
  6. Jan 24, 2022
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
COLTS NECK NJ 2 0
NJ NJ 2 0
GSP SB NJ 1 1
HERBERTSVILLE NJ 1 0
TINTON FALLS NJ 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
390.3(e) Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse General/Admin 1 1
393.78 Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BROTHERS TOWING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BROTHERS TOWING INC

Is BROTHERS TOWING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. BROTHERS TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1826868 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BROTHERS TOWING INC's safety rating?
BROTHERS TOWING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has BROTHERS TOWING INC had?
10 roadside inspections are on file for BROTHERS TOWING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BROTHERS TOWING INC's out-of-service rate?
BROTHERS TOWING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BROTHERS TOWING INC based?
BROTHERS TOWING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 157 WESTWOOD AVE, LONG BRANCH, New Jersey 07740. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BROTHERS TOWING INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. BROTHERS TOWING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1357950). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BROTHERS TOWING INC operate?
BROTHERS TOWING INC self-reports 10 power units and 11 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BROTHERS TOWING INC had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BROTHERS TOWING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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