FAMILY BROS INC
USDOT 3716589 • 1504 AVENUE K APT 102, DODGE CITY, KS, 67801
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-1306487 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 29, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3862776241 | ON FILE | Dec 4, 2025 | Jan 28, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3862776241 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2025 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3862776241 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7134138207 | REPLACED | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7134138207 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2024 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7134138207 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2024 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7134138207 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7134138207 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | BIPD/Primary | LHMI0257-00 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | BIPD/Primary | LHMI0257-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | BIPD/Primary | LHMI0257-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MIT-RENND2000036-1101 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3862776241 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3862776241 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3862776241 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7134138207 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7134138207 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7134138207 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7134138207 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7134138207 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0257-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0257-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0257-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-RENND2000036-1101 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1306487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2026 |
| MC1306487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2025 |
| MC1306487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2024 |
| MC1306487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2024 |
| MC1306487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2023 |
| MC1306487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1306487 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 12, 2022 | — | 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
12 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TRPET | Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (41 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RAMP I 80 E TO 60 AVE, N | ...344894 | FAMILY BROS INC |
| Oct 17, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNIGHTSTOWN | 70 | ...BS2779 | FAMILY BROS INC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records