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BROWN & SHEPPARD INC

DBA: SHEPPARD HAY & FEED

USDOT 242318 Active CORPORATION Based in LAVISTA, NE

BROWN & SHEPPARD INC is a corporation based in LAVISTA, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 242318. 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 3 power units and 1 driver, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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

BROWN & SHEPPARD INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lavista, NE. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Power Units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections
3
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Process Agent
#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NE (2) and MO (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 390.21T(b) (390.21T(b)) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Kenworth, Brto, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
Serves 45,815 carriers
Location & Contact
7130 PLUM DALE RD
LAVISTA, NE 68128
Phone: 4026165926
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 242318
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 35,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 2, 2004 to May 28, 2024 (7270 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-06 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% Sep 28, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Jun 3, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 3
Brto 1
Utility 1
Wabash National 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85913773 Sep 28, 2025 MO 2 ROCK PORT MO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 425207 · 1XKWD49X8KJ255776
1 396.3A1-F Yes
84864241 Jun 3, 2025 NE 3 WAVERLY WEST BOUND
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 423616 · 1XKWD49X6JR184447
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
81605575 May 14, 2024 NE 2 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 423616 · 1XKWD49X6JR184447
3 392.16(a), 392.2, 390.21T(b) No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NE0202004804 May 15, 2001 NE 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NE9600023435 Mar 5, 1996 NE 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC248597
Revoked
Granted Jul 2, 2004 Revoked Jul 2, 2004
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jul 2, 2004 MC248597 Contract REVOKED Jul 2, 2004
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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
May 28, 2024 MC248597-P REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Jul 2, 2004 MC248597-P VOL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP90116A BIPD/Primary May 21, 2004 Aug 1, 2004 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP90116A BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 1999 May 21, 2004 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP37424A BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 1994 Jul 1, 1999 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP37424A BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 1994 Aug 4, 1999 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 28, 2024
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Aug 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Jul 2, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Jul 2, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Jul 2, 2004
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 7270 days (through May 28, 2024)
  6. May 21, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Aug 4, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. Jul 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROCK PORT MO MO 1 1
WAVERLY WEST BOUND NE 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify BROWN & SHEPPARD 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 BROWN & SHEPPARD INC

Is BROWN & SHEPPARD INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BROWN & SHEPPARD INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 242318 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 BROWN & SHEPPARD INC's safety rating? ▾
BROWN & SHEPPARD 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 BROWN & SHEPPARD INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for BROWN & SHEPPARD 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 BROWN & SHEPPARD INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BROWN & SHEPPARD INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (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 BROWN & SHEPPARD INC based? ▾
BROWN & SHEPPARD INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7130 PLUM DALE RD, LAVISTA, Nebraska 68128. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BROWN & SHEPPARD INC have valid operating authority? ▾
BROWN & SHEPPARD INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BROWN & SHEPPARD INC operate? ▾
BROWN & SHEPPARD INC self-reports 3 power units and 1 driver 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 BROWN & SHEPPARD INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BROWN & SHEPPARD 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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