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BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC

USDOT 350141 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MERCER F. STANFIELD Company officer 2: MIKE HOLLAND General Freight Chemicals Paper Products Based in DURHAM, NC Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MERCER F. STANFIELD
Company officer 2: MIKE HOLLAND
Cargo: General Freight, Chemicals, Paper Products
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TruckCodex risk summary — BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC (USDOT 350141)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): MERCER F. STANFIELD (Company officer); MIKE HOLLAND (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/350141/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=48437 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 350141
In FMCSA records since Apr 11, 1989 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MERCER F. STANFIELD
Company officer 2 MIKE HOLLAND
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Chemicals, Paper Products
Fleet size 20 units
Drivers 21
Annual mileage 780,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (919) 598-1500
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2021 S BRIGGS AV
DURHAM, NC 27703
Mailing
2021 S BRIGGS AVE
DURHAM, NC 27703
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 350141
In FMCSA records since Apr 11, 1989 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 780,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.31 vs 1.80 -1.49
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 1 0
Trailers 0 1 0
Trucks 0 19 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 5 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 22 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 1
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
20
Drivers
21
Inspections
22
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
5 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC is a corporation based in DURHAM, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 350141. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 21 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 21 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Durham, NC. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 63% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (11) and VA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by HM Compliance (50.0% of violations); top code 172.504A (Placarding - table 1 materials) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Freightliner, Kenworth, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 48,437 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 48,437 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 48,437 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hazardous Materials
2 violations
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 11 0 0.0% May 14, 2026
Virginia (VA) 2 0 0.0% Nov 24, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 10
Kenworth 9
Great Dane 1
International 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 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.25 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87867443 May 14, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3678328 · 3ALACWFC8SDWC4378
0 — No
87128417 Feb 23, 2026 NC 1 nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-s
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3675326 · 3ALACWFC1SDWC4383
0 — No
86791137 Jan 13, 2026 NC 2 I 40 WEST AT MUDDY CREEK
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC YA163250 · 1FVACXFC7THWM3512
1 172.504A No
86791121 Jan 13, 2026 NC 3 nc-hertford-weigh-station,-hwy-17
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3678325 · 3ALACWFCXSDWC4382
0 — No
86400406 Nov 24, 2025 VA 3 MARTINSVILLE VA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2928165 · 3HCDZAPR3LL305746
0 — No
86202871 Oct 30, 2025 VA 2 HILLSVILLE VA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3359673 · 3ALACWFC1PDNT1486
1 172.516C5-HMPMC No
86030968 Oct 9, 2025 NC 3 US 17 NEAR NC 904
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3675325 · 3ALACWFC5SDWC4371
0 — No
85306912 Jul 23, 2025 NC 3 US 17 NEAR PRICE RD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC YA163249 · 1FVACXFC9THWM3513
0 — No
84934542 Jun 11, 2025 NC 3 nc-granville-county,-i-85,-n
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3675397 · 3ALACWFCXSDWC4379
1 392.82A1 No
84294004 Apr 1, 2025 NC 3 74
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA 3678328 · 3ALACWFC8SDWC4378
0 — No
83995935 Feb 28, 2025 NC 3 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC YA157994 · 2NKHHM7X4MM445936
0 — No
83612082 Jan 13, 2025 NC 3 nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3675327 · 3ALACWFC7SDWC4372
0 — No
82176850 Jul 22, 2024 NC 3 nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i-
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC YA157992 · 2NKHHM7X8MM445938
1 392.2 No
82034207 Jul 2, 2024 NC 3 nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-n
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC EC3489 · 2NKHHM6X4KM293039
0 — No
80666513 Jan 23, 2024 NC 3 74
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC EC3480 · 2NKHHM6X9KM293036
0 — No
80492730 Dec 28, 2023 SC 1 I-26 EB SPARTANBURG COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC KA2266 · 2NKHHM6X7MM411216
1 391.41(a)(1) No
80037641 Oct 30, 2023 NC 1 US74 EXIT 187
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC YA157994 · 2NKHHM7X4MM445936
0 — No
80037552 Oct 30, 2023 NC 2 US220NB NEAR NC770
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC EC3488 · 2NKHHM6X7KM301439
0 — No
79432953 Aug 16, 2023 NC 3 US29 NEAR LAW RD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC EC3489 · 2NKHHM6X4KM293039
0 — No
79341253 Aug 7, 2023 NC 3 nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC EC3489 · 2NKHHM6X4KM293039
0 — No
79056631 Jul 5, 2023 NC 3 nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i-
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC YA157993 · 2NKHHM7X6MM445937
0 — No
78517152 May 3, 2023 NC 3 nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i-
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC YA157993 · 2NKHHM7X6MM445937
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0107910067 Oct 15, 2024 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0106417828 Nov 24, 2020 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0105923317 Jul 12, 2019 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0100747880 Nov 11, 2002 NC 0 2 Yes No Injury
NC0099003433 Jan 6, 1999 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
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How to verify BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC

Is BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 350141 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC's safety rating? ▾
BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC had? ▾
22 roadside inspections are on file for BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 22 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC based? ▾
BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2021 S BRIGGS AV, DURHAM, North Carolina 27703. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC operate? ▾
BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC self-reports 20 power units and 21 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BRAME SPECIALTY CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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