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BROTHERS EXPRESS INC

FORT WAYNE, IN

USDOT 248569 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: GLENN OSTERMAN General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Building Materials Chemicals Cold Food Beverages +1 more Based in FORT WAYNE, IN Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Oct 1, 2019
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: GLENN OSTERMAN
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Chemicals
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BROTHERS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 248569)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): GLENN OSTERMAN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/248569/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=49734 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units −1 (22 → 21) · Jun 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers −2 (22 → 20) · Jun 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 248569
In FMCSA records since Jul 11, 1984 (~42y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer GLENN OSTERMAN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Chemicals, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size 21 units
Drivers 20
Annual mileage 2,664,325 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (260) 373-2273
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3227 WEST COLISEUM BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46808
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 248569
In FMCSA records since Jul 11, 1984 (~42y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,664,325 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.74 vs 1.80 -1.06
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 21 0
Trailers 0 36 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 45 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 2 2
Crash reports 0 0 2 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 32 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 23 23 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
21
Drivers
20
Inspections
32
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
2
45 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BROTHERS EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in FORT WAYNE, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 248569. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 20 drivers, with 32 roadside inspections on file. 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 overview

BROTHERS EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 22 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Fort Wayne, IN. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (11) and IN (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (44.4% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 22 drivers; Mack, Van guard, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 49,734 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 49,734 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 49,734 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 22 20
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 22 21
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jun 25, 2026 Jun 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
8 violations
Hours of Service
7 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 13 0 0.0% Jun 24, 2026
Indiana (IN) 6 0 0.0% Feb 11, 2026
Michigan (MI) 2 0 0.0% Oct 21, 2025
Maryland (MD) 1 0 0.0% Apr 23, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% May 14, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 22
Vanguard 14
Great Dane 11
Mack Truck 5
Mck 2
Freightliner 1
Hyundai Translead 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.03 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 7 — 2.63 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 0.22 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (32 rows) View all 32 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88237537 Jun 24, 2026 OH 2 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3345860 · 1M1AN4GY7TM058578
0 — No
88061304 Jun 4, 2026 OH 2 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3953835 · 1M1AN2GY0TM058913
0 — No
87850088 May 14, 2026 PA 1 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3683658 · 1M1AN4GY2SM053318
0 — No
87679880 Apr 23, 2026 MD 2 SYKESVILLE MD
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3245138 · 1M1AN4GY4SM053319
0 — No
87247823 Mar 9, 2026 OH 3 VAN WERT OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2407143 · 1M1AN2GY4SM048092
0 — No
87145028 Feb 24, 2026 OH 3 NEVADA OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3683658 · 1M1AN4GY2SM053318
0 — No
87125166 Feb 23, 2026 OH 3 LIMA OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2407143 · 1M1AN2GY4SM048092
0 — No
87052744 Feb 11, 2026 IN 3 FORT WAYNE IN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2354255 · 1M1AW02Y7GM053299
1 392.2-SLLFC No
86870852 Jan 21, 2026 OH 2 PIQUA OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3190330 · 1M1AW02Y5GM053298
0 — No
86735174 Jan 7, 2026 OH 3 LIMA OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2610837 · 1M1AN2GY0KM007796
0 — No
86118968 Oct 21, 2025 MI 3 ROAD
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Mck
IN 3245115 · 1M1AN4GY5PM032311
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
85948593 Oct 1, 2025 OH 1 NEVADA OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH39280 · 1FUJGLD58GLGW1433
0 — No
85303376 Jul 23, 2025 OH 3 LIMA OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2281575 · 1M1AN4GY7PM032312
0 — No
84975694 Jun 17, 2025 MI 3 mi-e/b-i94-@-elm-rd
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3691596 · 1M1AN4GY9SM053316
2 395.8D3-HOSF, 392.2-SLLLR No
84796181 May 26, 2025 OH 3 ONTARIO OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3683658 · 1M1AN4GYXSM053308
0 — No
84625154 May 7, 2025 IN 3 WANATAH IN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2048975 · 1M1AN4GY3PM032310
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
84359699 Apr 8, 2025 OH 3 NORTH JACKSON OH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2281575 · 1M1AN4GY7PM032312
0 — No
84199175 Mar 18, 2025 IN 2 SEYMOUR IN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3099106 · 1M1AN4GY3NM024222
2 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84162571 Mar 14, 2025 IN 3 VALPARAISO IN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2048975 · 1M1AN4GY3PM032310
1 392.82DUMT No
83313746 Nov 30, 2024 IN 3 WARSAW IN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2614320 · 1M1AN4GY9LM018695
7 395.24, 392.2-SLLLR, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS No
83013385 Oct 22, 2024 IN 3 WABASH IN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2610838 · 1M1AN2GY3PM037429
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
82622276 Sep 10, 2024 OH 1 WADSWORTH SCALES
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2281575 · 1M1AN4GY7PM032312
1 396.3(a)(1) No
82423822 Aug 18, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2281575 · 1M1AN4GY7PM032312
0 — No
81856205 Jun 12, 2024 PA 1 ON JAINDL BLVD AT ITS INTERSEC
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3245115 · 1M1AN4GY5PM032311
1 390.21(b) No
81263956 Apr 3, 2024 IN 2 WARREN IN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3245115 · 1M1AN4GY5PM032311
8 395.24, 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) No
Recent Crashes (45 rows) View all 45 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003408303 Jan 16, 2025 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0904594121 Oct 17, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000118989 Jan 11, 2023 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0213066764 Jan 25, 2021 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002027549 Jun 26, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0206073357 Apr 28, 2020 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0195277009 Dec 18, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903469071 Oct 18, 2019 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903204562 Aug 17, 2018 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903086828 Jan 11, 2018 IN 0 3 Yes No Injury
IN0902908571 Apr 19, 2017 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0176006668 Jan 13, 2017 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902822873 Nov 22, 2016 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0009708258 May 23, 2016 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902526229 Sep 23, 2015 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0146075149 Jul 10, 2014 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0902158055 Jan 9, 2014 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0136681239 Oct 17, 2013 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0008664571 Jun 4, 2013 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
PA103909200X Apr 4, 2011 PA 0 2 Yes No Injury
IN0901513910 Oct 6, 2010 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0901455742 Jun 18, 2010 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0900897604 May 16, 2008 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0078055524 Mar 1, 2007 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0006571079 Jan 23, 2007 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC158758
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC158758 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY WPP 8201082-00 91X $1,000,000 Oct 1, 2019 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 47-851516-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 4, 2016 Oct 1, 2019 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 47-851516-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2014 Oct 4, 2016 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP62917A CARGO — May 13, 2009 Sep 19, 2013 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 4073984 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 2007 Dec 5, 2014 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 4073984 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 2007 Oct 1, 2014 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 4 073 984 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2007 Dec 26, 2007 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 4 073 984 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2007 Jan 25, 2008 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 67 68 30 BIPD/Primary — Jun 16, 2005 Oct 1, 2007 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 36 MS RY1590 0K3 CARGO — Oct 1, 2004 May 13, 2009 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 67 68 30 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2002 Jun 16, 2005 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 67 68 30 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2002 Jun 22, 2005 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 4247842000 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2000 Dec 5, 2002 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP1811716 CARGO — Oct 1, 2000 Oct 1, 2004 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 4247842000 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2000 Oct 1, 2000 REPLACED
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 133-523372 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1994 Oct 1, 2000 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 5, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Oct 4, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 5, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  5. Oct 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  6. Sep 19, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. May 13, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 25, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  9. Dec 26, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  10. Oct 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  11. Jun 22, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  12. Jun 17, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Jun 16, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  14. Oct 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  15. Dec 5, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Oct 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
  17. Oct 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Dec 13, 1994
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Nov 8, 1994
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Nov 8, 1994
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Nov 8, 1994
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Oct 17, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
LIMA OH OH 3 0
NEVADA OH OH 2 0
WADSWORTH SCALES OH 2 0
I-94 IL 1 0
FORT WAYNE IN IN 1 0
I-69 NB 324 MM IN 1 0
MERRILLVILLE IN IN 1 0
SEYMOUR IN IN 1 0
VALPARAISO IN IN 1 0
WABASH IN IN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 11 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
390.21(b) Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required General/Admin 1 0
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.22(h)(3) Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements Hours of Service 1 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BROTHERS EXPRESS 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 EXPRESS INC

Is BROTHERS EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BROTHERS EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 248569 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 EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
BROTHERS EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BROTHERS EXPRESS INC had? ▾
32 roadside inspections are on file for BROTHERS EXPRESS 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 EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BROTHERS EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 32 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BROTHERS EXPRESS INC based? ▾
BROTHERS EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3227 WEST COLISEUM BLVD, FORT WAYNE, Indiana 46808. 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 EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
BROTHERS EXPRESS 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 BROTHERS EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
BROTHERS EXPRESS INC self-reports 21 power units and 20 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 EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
45 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BROTHERS EXPRESS 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

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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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