BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC
USDOT 2199093 • 480 MERCER RD, GREENVILLE, PA, 16125
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-776505 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 27, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP633125 | ON FILE | Jan 9, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP633125 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000265 00 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000265 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q022080180 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2012 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633125 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633125 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000265 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000265 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q022080180 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC776505 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2026 |
| MC776505 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2025 |
| MC776505 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2025 |
| MC776505 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2024 |
| MC776505 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 24, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 84 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 84 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (84 inspections)
Showing 50 of 84
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROEVILLE BOROUGH | ROUTE 2048 E | ...275193 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Oct 30, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENTOR | MENTOR AV | ...578108 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Jun 11, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ERIE CITY | ROUTE 4034 E | ...S50337 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| May 8, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | ETNA BOROUGH | ROUTE 0028 S | ...KK8680 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Apr 2, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ERIE CITY | ROUTE 4014 E | ...F21987 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1025 W | ...F10663 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Aug 16, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WINDSOR (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 86 | ...284210 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Mar 1, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENTREE BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0376 E | ...406799 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Nov 20, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSS TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0019 S | ...F10663 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Sep 26, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICORA BOROUGH | ROUTE 0068 N | ...406799 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Jul 18, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PETERS TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1002 E | ...F02495 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Oct 25, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0058 S | ...999999 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Aug 16, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEXINGTON | PLEASANT RIDGE DR | ...F02495 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Jul 17, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ERIE CITY | W 8TH ST | ...S50757 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC |
| Dec 27, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2017 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2013 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records