BROWN TRUCKING INC
PONCA, NE
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BROWN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 569060) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): RODNEY W BROWN (Company officer); HOLLY A BROWN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WESTERN AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/569060/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113962 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
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: Caution.
Company profile
-
InsuranceWESTERN AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 12, 2024
-
Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 25% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BROWN TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in PONCA, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 569060. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 2 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
BROWN TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 3 years on FMCSA's records, based in Ponca, NE. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (4) and SD (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (53.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Meri, Western Star, and Merritt eq are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,962 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (NE) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Meri | 4 | |
| Western Star | 4 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Merritt Eq | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| 2005 Rayfa | 1 | |
| Btr | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 4.28 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 9.22 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 1.80 | 2 | — | 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 (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88255748 | Jun 26, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 88198305 | Jun 19, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Yes |
| 87215642 | Mar 5, 2026 | NE | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLML | Yes |
| 86244475 | Nov 4, 2025 | OK | 3 | CLEO SPRINGS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85744153 | Sep 8, 2025 | SD | 3 | VERMILLION SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85189655 | Jul 10, 2025 | NE | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.60C | No |
| 82373238 | Aug 13, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 82316367 | Aug 6, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2 | No |
| 81769740 | Jun 2, 2024 | OK | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.95(a) | Yes |
| 81745335 | May 29, 2024 | SD | 3 | VERMILLION SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 390.21T(b)(2), 392.2, 390.21T(b)(1) | No |
| 80117876 | Nov 6, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-norton-county---137 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.11 | Yes |
| 79582414 | Aug 30, 2023 | IA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
10 | 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79522821 | Aug 26, 2023 | SD | 3 | — |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 407267
·
D383183GL
|
4 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79007687 | Jun 16, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS2024E27933 | Apr 28, 2024 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202313069 | Aug 26, 2023 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0209045022 | Sep 24, 2009 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2005240167 | Jun 27, 2005 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS0036180098 | Sep 16, 1998 | KS | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC338906 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE COMPANY | AMP6010522 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 12, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7799901 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2018 | Jan 31, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7799901 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 24, 2011 | May 23, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2487526 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2005 | Jan 24, 2011 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2487526 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2001 | Mar 1, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2487526 | CARGO | — | Jan 18, 2001 | Dec 21, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN260471 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 1999 | Jan 18, 2001 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP72611B | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 1998 | Feb 15, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP72611B | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 1998 | Jan 18, 1999 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
Feb 6, 2023
-
Feb 6, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
Jan 31, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
May 23, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Jan 24, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Dec 21, 2005insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Mar 1, 2005insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Jan 18, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Feb 15, 1999insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Jan 18, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERMILLION SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| CLEO SPRINGS | OK | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain: | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
-
Nebraska carriers
All carriers based in Nebraska
-
Ponca carriers
Carriers based in Ponca, NE
-
Stations in Nebraska
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC338906
common · N · MC
-
WESTERN AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
-
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
-
14 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
5 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Carrier comparison tool
Side-by-side vs. other carriers
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
How to verify BROWN TRUCKING INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 BROWN TRUCKING INC
Is BROWN TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
What is BROWN TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
How many inspections has BROWN TRUCKING INC had? ▾
What is BROWN TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
Where is BROWN TRUCKING INC based? ▾
Does BROWN TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
How many trucks and drivers does BROWN TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
Has BROWN TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
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.
TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.
Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.