BROWN CARTAGE COMPANY INC
USDOT 258059 • 5801 NEW CALHOUN HWY NE, ROME, GA, 30161-8253
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 5G576425 | ON FILE | Dec 12, 2015 | May 30, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT770324-8002-041 | ON FILE | Nov 11, 2005 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT770324-8002-071 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2007 | Dec 12, 2015 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT770324-8002-041 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2005 | Dec 12, 2007 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT770324-8002-021 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2002 | Nov 11, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT770324-8002-021 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2002 | Nov 11, 2005 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | LL0181 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2001 | Dec 14, 2002 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LRA 345 028 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2001 | Dec 17, 2002 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | RPG 545 023 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2000 | Dec 14, 2001 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | LL0043 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2000 | Dec 14, 2001 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 417100 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2000 | Dec 7, 2000 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 417100 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2000 | May 25, 2000 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 00DIR0809 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2000 | Jan 14, 2001 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 417066 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 1999 | Jan 14, 2000 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 417066 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 1999 | Oct 11, 1999 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP9938967 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 1999 | Jan 17, 2000 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 247063 | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 1998 | Feb 4, 1999 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 247063 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 1998 | Jan 14, 1999 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 247063 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 1996 | Dec 10, 1998 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 195725 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 1996 | Nov 22, 1996 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 195725 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 1996 | Aug 16, 1996 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 195725 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 1994 | Apr 25, 1996 |
| THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM7846830 | REPLACED | Feb 6, 1989 | Jan 14, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 5G576425 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770324-8002-071 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2015 | Dec 12, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770324-8002-041 | CARGO | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770324-8002-041 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2007 | Dec 12, 2007 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770324-8002-021 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2005 | Nov 11, 2005 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770324-8002-021 | CARGO | Nov 11, 2005 | Nov 11, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LRA 345 028 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2002 | Dec 17, 2002 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LL0181 | CARGO | Dec 14, 2002 | Dec 14, 2002 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LL0043 | CARGO | Dec 14, 2001 | Dec 14, 2001 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPG 545 023 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2001 | Dec 14, 2001 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 00DIR0809 | CARGO | Jan 14, 2001 | Jan 14, 2001 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 417100 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2000 | Dec 7, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 417100 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2000 | May 25, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP9938967 | CARGO | Jan 17, 2000 | Jan 17, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 417066 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2000 | Jan 14, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 417066 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 1999 | Oct 11, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 247063 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 1999 | Feb 4, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 247063 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 1999 | Jan 14, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | IM7846830 | CARGO | Jan 14, 1999 | Jan 14, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 247063 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 1998 | Dec 10, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 195725 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 1996 | Nov 22, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 195725 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 1996 | Aug 16, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 195725 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 1996 | Apr 25, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-169163 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC169163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2015 |
| MC169163 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2015 |
| MC169163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 |
| MC169163 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 |
| MC169163 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2003 |
| MC169163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2003 |
| MC169163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2003 |
| MC169163 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 14, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC169163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC169163 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC169163 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 23, 1991 | REVOKED | Mar 28, 2001 |
| MC169163 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 23, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC169163 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Nov 5, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC169163 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Nov 5, 1987 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITMIRE | CHURCH ST | ...NP8145 | BROWN CARTAGE COMPANY INC |
| Jan 5, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 1 AND GA 140 | ...048024 | BROWN CARTAGE COMPANY INC |
| Dec 22, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2017 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2015 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2013 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2011 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2008 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2001 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 1998 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 1997 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 1997 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 1995 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 1995 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 1995 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 1995 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 1994 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events