BROWN DOG CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 3015575 • 432 ELM STREET, BIDDEFORD, ME, 04005
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-031502 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 1, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9343801 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9343800 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZX1859 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1054696497 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF008800 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF008800 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2022 | Nov 10, 2023 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 5382680 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0190301 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9343800 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9343801 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZX1859 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1054696497 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF008800 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF008800 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | CAA 5382680 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0190301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC031502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2019 |
| MC031502 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 11, 2017 | — | 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 (36 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2025 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | FALMOUTH | I 95 | ...UM2543 | BROWN DOG CARRIERS LLC |
| Aug 10, 2024 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WINDHAM | ROOSEVELT TRL | ...205948 | BROWN DOG CARRIERS LLC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WILTON | Intersection of 486 Rt 101 & 1 Mansur Rd | ...599530 | BROWN DOG CARRIERS LLC |
| Jun 21, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LANCASTER | 20 SOUTH MAIN ST @ RR BRIDGE | ...845784 | BROWN DOG CARRIERS LLC |
| Dec 28, 2021 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARRABASSETT VALLEY | Carrabassett Dr./Rt.27 | ...MZ7435 | BROWN DOG CARRIERS LLC |
| Jun 10, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records