BRENNAN'S GARAGE LLC is a motor carrier based in FARGO, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2971624. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 41 power units and 10 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
BRENNAN'S GARAGE LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 41 power units and 10 drivers, based in Fargo, ND. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 350% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (5) and ND (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.9% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 41 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, Dodge, and Appalachia are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 25,181 ACTIVE carriers operating 21–62 power units (±50% of this carrier's 41 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87355701 | Mar 16, 2026 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86712493 | Jan 5, 2026 | ND | 2 | DRAYTON ND |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 86218866 | Oct 27, 2025 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86104946 | Oct 20, 2025 | ND | 3 | SPIRITWOOD ND |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84435389 | Apr 16, 2025 | ND | 2 | BUXTON ND |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.81-H, 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 83445914 | Dec 13, 2024 | MN | 2 | BARNESVILLE MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.47E, 393.11A1-LRR | No |
| 82494187 | Jul 10, 2024 | MN | 3 | FREEPORT MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81851558 | Jun 5, 2024 | ND | 2 | MENOKEN ND |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81585296 | May 7, 2024 | MN | 3 | CROOKSTON MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(b) | No |
| 81342719 | Apr 8, 2024 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 80094401 | Nov 6, 2023 | MN | 2 | RED RIVER WEIGH STATION |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.48(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.11 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND0001160401 | Nov 16, 2024 | ND | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| ND0001111865 | Sep 2, 2021 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ND0001110376 | Jul 21, 2021 | ND | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| ND0001088465 | Dec 13, 2019 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ND0001073153 | Feb 20, 2019 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ND0001073141 | Feb 20, 2019 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MN0173120250 | Nov 8, 2017 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2016 | MC752399-C | TRANSFER | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
| Oct 3, 2011 | MC752399-C | CPL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPND0560115731 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 | REPLACED |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB011174-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 60500-69-48 | CARGO | May 15, 2011 | Feb 1, 2016 | TRANSFERRED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 60500-69-48 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2011 | Feb 1, 2016 | TRANSFERRED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 1, 2021enforcementEnforcement case ND-2021-0021-US1534 — $16,160
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Nov 15, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 2, 2017
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Aug 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 29, 2016
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Feb 3, 2016
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Feb 1, 2016insuranceTRANSFER — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 3 | 1 |
| BARNESVILLE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CROOKSTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| FREEPORT MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | MN | 1 | 1 |
| BUXTON ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| DRAYTON ND | ND | 1 | 1 |
| MENOKEN ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| SPIRITWOOD ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC752399
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MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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CARGO policy on file
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