BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 505638 • 4800 VAN CLEAVE ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-259420 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB005722 | ON FILE | Oct 5, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB559275 | ON FILE | Oct 5, 2016 | Nov 6, 2019 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB005722 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APS121387-01 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6E02065 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6E02065 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6E02065 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1561549 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2016 | Nov 6, 2019 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1561549 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2016 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB517435 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2015 | Oct 5, 2016 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1403892 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2015 | Oct 5, 2016 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E82262 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 30, 2014 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 127597A | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2008 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 127597A | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2008 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 918 46 62 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2004 | Oct 30, 2015 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 918 4661 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2004 | Oct 5, 2008 |
| MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MG100500B92 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 1992 | Jun 17, 1998 |
| MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | MG100500C92 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 1992 | Jun 17, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB005722 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2025 | Jan 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB005722 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E02065 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APS121387-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1561549 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB559275 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 6, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E02065 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E02065 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1561549 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB517435 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 5, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1403892 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 918 46 62 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E82262 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2014 | Oct 30, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 127597A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 127597A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 918 4661 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2008 | Oct 5, 2008 |
| CANCEL | MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MG100500B92 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 1998 | Jun 17, 1998 |
| CANCEL | MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MG100500C92 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 17, 1998 | Jun 17, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-259420 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-259420 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-259420 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC259420 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2025 |
| MC259420 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 18, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC259420 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 17, 2015 | REVOKED | Nov 12, 2019 |
| MC259420 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2012 |
| MC259420 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 21, 2004 | REVOKED | Nov 5, 2014 |
| MC259420 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 4, 1993 | REVOKED | Aug 31, 1998 |
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
3 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BAPG | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 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 (16 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
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | W WASHINGTON ST | ...KS0324 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 12, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AVON | WARRINGTON DR | ...071006 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | ROBISON ROAD | ...456030 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 9, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MCCORDSVILLE | US ROUTE 36 | ...132863 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | SHELBY ST | ...850470 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 21, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | I65 NB 145.8 MM | ...456030 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 27, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAFAYETTE | SR 26 E @ 9271 | ...817402 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 28, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOBLESVILLE | 9TH | ...850470 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 24, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | SAM JONES | ...258430 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENFIELD | S 200W | ...680917 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 6, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 29, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2009 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2007 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2004 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN-2023-0156-US1539 | Nov 15, 2023 | 382.301(a) | $5,570 | HM Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events