BROWN BOTTLING GROUP INC
DBA: PEPSI-COLA & BROWN VENDING COMPANY
BROWN BOTTLING GROUP INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 82 power units and 84 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Brandon, MS. Across 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 2.9% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 3 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BROWN BOTTLING GROUP INC (USDOT 254821) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/254821/ As of: Sep 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.1% (better). Vehicle OOS 10% vs peer median 17.7% (better). n=12120 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Trailers | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 14 | 17 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 34 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 2.86% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
PEPSI-COLA & BROWN VENDING COMPANY had 35 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 2.9%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0. 3 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
35 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MS (35 stops).
2.9% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (20.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 82 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 84 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 12,120 ACTIVE carriers operating 41–123 power units (±50% of this carrier's 82 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (21 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (MS) | 35 | 1 | 2.9% | Sep 4, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 34 | |
| Utility | 21 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Ute | 1 | |
| Wfmi | 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 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.12 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88905630 | Sep 4, 2026 | MS | 3 | NESHOBA COUNTY MS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 88688851 | Aug 13, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88274692 | Jun 26, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88150955 | Jun 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88011531 | May 30, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87957867 | May 25, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87593618 | Apr 11, 2026 | MS | 1 | MS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 11A1-LRR | No |
| 87029621 | Feb 10, 2026 | MS | 3 | LINCOLN COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86905427 | Jan 22, 2026 | MS | 2 | ms-virtual-station-hwy.-27-s |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45D-BAAL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86776035 | Jan 12, 2026 | MS | 3 | ms-1--00-bovina-east |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86707165 | Jan 2, 2026 | MS | 3 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 86684834 | Dec 31, 2025 | MS | 1 | LAUDERDALE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86640558 | Dec 22, 2025 | MS | 3 | I-20 W |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86541150 | Dec 10, 2025 | MS | 3 | PIKE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86263567 | Nov 7, 2025 | MS | 3 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86254465 | Nov 6, 2025 | MS | 3 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86107213 | Oct 20, 2025 | MS | 1 | ADAMS COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85721906 | Sep 8, 2025 | MS | 2 | I-20 W |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60C | No |
| 85285627 | Jul 18, 2025 | MS | 3 | LINCOLN COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85206561 | Jul 11, 2025 | MS | 2 | RANKIN COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85152180 | Jul 7, 2025 | MS | 3 | COVINGTON COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85178499 | Jun 30, 2025 | MS | 2 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85100529 | Jun 30, 2025 | MS | 3 | HINDS COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85000494 | Jun 19, 2025 | MS | 2 | YAZOO COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84784795 | May 23, 2025 | MS | 3 | LINCOLN COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (34 rows) View all 34 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS2025043463 | Aug 4, 2025 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS2025035653 | Jun 26, 2025 | MS | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9038240001 | Nov 15, 2024 | MS | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9057220001 | Dec 1, 2022 | MS | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS3402228717 | Aug 11, 2022 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9016220006 | Apr 27, 2022 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9077210003 | Apr 6, 2021 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9019200003 | Oct 12, 2020 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS6101200601 | May 1, 2020 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS6103190481 | Oct 15, 2019 | MS | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MS3801190763 | Apr 1, 2019 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS7401180008 | Mar 13, 2018 | MS | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9061180002 | Mar 2, 2018 | MS | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS6101170010 | Jan 3, 2018 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS0038176545 | Oct 26, 2017 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS6104170279 | Sep 7, 2017 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9019160001 | Feb 9, 2016 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS6106120277 | Apr 19, 2012 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9012110001 | Nov 15, 2011 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS0018110188 | Oct 15, 2011 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS2504113672 | Apr 22, 2011 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS1801116015 | Apr 15, 2011 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS1801114055 | Mar 14, 2011 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9057100001 | Dec 17, 2010 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS6103080190 | Apr 8, 2008 | MS | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESHOBA COUNTY | MS | 5 | 0 |
| LINCOLN COUNTY | MS | 4 | 0 |
| LAUDERDALE COUNTY | MS | 3 | 0 |
| I-20 W | MS | 2 | 0 |
| OKTIBBEHA COUNTY | MS | 2 | 0 |
| PIKE COUNTY | MS | 2 | 0 |
| 18 NEAR SIWELL | MS | 1 | 0 |
| 27 N | MS | 1 | 0 |
| ADAMS COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| AMITE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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