BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY
DBA: BRANDENBURG
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Caution
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 2.40% (worse, peer 1.00%) · Vehicle 17.4% (better, peer 17.6%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
On file
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY (USDOT 452806) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 2.40% (worse, peer 1.00%) · Vehicle 17.4% (better, peer 17.6%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/452806/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 452806
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Machinery / Large Objects
Passengers
Garbage / Refuse
Other (DEMOLITION DEBRIS)
Based in ELMHURST, IL
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 2.4% vs peer median 1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 17.4% vs peer median 17.6% (better). n=12901 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
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
452806
In FMCSA records since
Jul 22, 1991 (~35y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Passengers, Garbage / Refuse, Other (DEMOLITION DEBRIS)
Fleet size
78 units
Drivers
34
Annual mileage
1,310,066 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (630) 956-7200
Email: [email protected]
Physical
501 WEST LAKE STREET SUITE 204
ELMHURST, IL 60126-1419
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
452806
In FMCSA records since
Jul 22, 1991 (~35y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,310,066 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
17.4%
vs
23.4%
-6.0 pts
Driver OOS Rate
2.4%
vs
6.7%
-4.3 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%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 74 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.78% | 8.33% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
78
Drivers
34
Inspections
74
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
17.4%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
39
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Risk intelligence
BRANDENBURG had 36 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 11.1%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 3.0.
Inspection profile
36 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IL (7) and MI (5).
Violation profile
11.1% out-of-service rate, below the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (20.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 16 times.
Fleet profile
The fleet comprises 78 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 34 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Hmde are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 17.4% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 12,901 ACTIVE carriers operating 39–117 power units (±50% of this carrier's 78 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
2.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1%
Median across 12,901 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
17.4%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.6%
Median across 12,901 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (23 months)
2023-10
2026-07
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 60 | |
| Hmde | 8 | |
| Trailer | 8 | |
| Unknown | 5 | |
| Assembled | 4 | |
| Asve | 3 | |
| Galb | 2 | |
| Galbreath. | 2 | |
| Asse | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.42 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 0.88 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 3.11 | 3 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (74 rows) View all 74 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88576803 | Jul 30, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88488368 | Jul 22, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88420165 | Jul 15, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88289568 | Jun 29, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TFL | Yes |
| 88104012 | Jun 9, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
|
0 | — | No |
| 88040054 | Jun 2, 2026 | WI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.24 | No |
| 87833183 | May 13, 2026 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I80 PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 87611475 | Apr 16, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 24 | No |
| 87587972 | Apr 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB NACOGDOCHES SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87551114 | Apr 6, 2026 | IN | 3 | ETNA GREEN IN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87435469 | Mar 27, 2026 | MO | 3 | STEELE MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87262329 | Mar 11, 2026 | OK | 1 | SEQUOYAH POE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.45D-B | No |
| 87136712 | Feb 23, 2026 | AR | 2 | PROCTOR AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Pettibone
|
1 | 383.95A-LCDL | Yes |
| 85224490 | Jul 8, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.78 | No |
| 85091403 | Jun 29, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-016---marion---i-57-n/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85040173 | Jun 24, 2025 | MI | 3 | CHIKAMING TWP |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85030173 | Jun 23, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84843113 | May 30, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84632502 | May 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | T3 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84632480 | May 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | T3 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84570479 | Apr 28, 2025 | IN | 1 | HEBRON IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84451167 | Apr 16, 2025 | AR | 3 | CROSSETT AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84326083 | Apr 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84265978 | Mar 26, 2025 | AR | 3 | LAKE VILLAGE AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84252248 | Mar 26, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
Recent Crashes (39 rows) View all 39 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0241455276 | May 23, 2024 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003386310 | Apr 19, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002898928 | May 25, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103460442 | Oct 27, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0221185241 | Apr 28, 2022 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000085371 | May 5, 2020 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0019904943 | Feb 13, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA812286000X | Nov 15, 2018 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105453421 | Apr 11, 2018 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000930440 | Oct 5, 2017 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILC140059484 | Nov 16, 2015 | IL | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0902395028 | Feb 14, 2015 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0901981231 | Feb 28, 2013 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA205492900X | May 11, 2012 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0909894462 | Sep 9, 2009 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA812094800X | Oct 30, 2008 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IL0008995134 | Oct 30, 2008 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0809893513 | Sep 5, 2008 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA809454100X | Aug 18, 2008 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0809878778 | Feb 20, 2008 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0007200356 | Sep 17, 2007 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA707495900X | Jun 20, 2007 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IL0002704070 | Apr 24, 2007 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0002594090 | Sep 28, 2006 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070324754 | May 20, 2006 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 172.519(d)(4) | 172.519(d)(4) | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130(b) | Item not properly prepared for transport | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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