F M BROWN'S SONS INC
USDOT 33310 • 118 W MAIN ST, FLEETWOOD, PA, 19522
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-294238 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 23, 2002 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP122195A | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 30, 2022 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAG 4 426 580 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2009 | Jan 22, 2015 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP122195A | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAG 4 426 580 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAG 1 064 135 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2008 | Jan 2, 2010 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAG 1 064 135 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2008 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAG 1 064 135 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAG 1 064 135 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2004 | Jan 2, 2010 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAG 1 064 135 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2004 | Jan 16, 2008 |
| OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAG 8 253 788 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAG 8 253 788 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP 1 006 485 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAP 1006485 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 10, 2002 |
| OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP 1006485 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 10, 2002 |
| OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAP 1 006 485 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2001 | Jan 16, 2003 |
| OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP 1 006 485 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2001 | Jan 16, 2003 |
| OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAP 1 006 485 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | CARGO | 819500-10-34-06-5 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 1995 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 159400 1034065 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1994 | Nov 1, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP122195A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP122195A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 4 426 580 | CARGO | Jan 22, 2015 | Jan 22, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 4 426 580 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 1 064 135 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2010 | Jan 2, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 1 064 135 | CARGO | Jan 2, 2010 | Jan 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 1 064 135 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 1 064 135 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 1 064 135 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2008 | Jan 16, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 8 253 788 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 8 253 788 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CAP 1 006 485 | CARGO | Jan 16, 2003 | Jan 16, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CAP 1 006 485 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2003 | Jan 16, 2003 |
| CANCEL | OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CAP 1006485 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2002 | Nov 10, 2002 |
| CANCEL | OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CAP 1006485 | CARGO | Nov 10, 2002 | Nov 10, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CAP 1 006 485 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD GUARD INSURANCE CO. | CAP 1 006 485 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 819500-10-34-06-5 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 159400 1034065 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC294238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2002 |
| MC294238 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 27, 1995 | — | 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
4 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (24 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0076 W | ...011533 | F M BROWN'S SONS INC |
| Sep 27, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...884202 | F M BROWN'S SONS INC |
| Mar 28, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RUSCOMBMANOR TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0012 E | ...084352 | F M BROWN'S SONS INC |
| Nov 11, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PENN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0183 S | ...197091 | F M BROWN'S SONS INC |
| Jul 6, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST READING BOROUGH | ROUTE 8044 E | ...002791 | F M BROWN'S SONS INC |
| Apr 5, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0300 W | ...X12022 | F M BROWN'S SONS INC |
| Aug 9, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANHEIM TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0501 N | ...Y91629 | F M BROWN'S SONS INC |
| Mar 8, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SINKING SPRING BOROUGH | S HULL ST | ...092164 | F M BROWN'S SONS INC |
| Jun 2, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2011 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2010 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2008 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2008 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2007 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2006 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2006 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2005 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2004 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2004 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events