BROWN BROS INC
USDOT 675569 • 6735 RINGGOLD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37412
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
675,569
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4238939595
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
MCS-150 Mileage
414,369
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
6735 RINGGOLD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37412
Contact
Phone: 4238939595
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 45.5%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 22.1 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 27.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 20.6 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 24, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-022801 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1837263 | ON FILE | Jul 24, 2023 | Oct 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1837263 | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2023 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA10000439201 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | Jul 24, 2023 |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA10000439201 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2017 | Jan 26, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1837263 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1837263 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA10000439201 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA10000439201 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC022801 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 |
| MC022801 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2024 |
| MC022801 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 10, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
63%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
37%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
11
Violations
53
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
45.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
27.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Crash Records
11
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 11 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (53 violations from 11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.604A2-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the person answering the emergency response telephone number is either knowledgeable of the hazardous material being s | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.604B2-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the number of an agency or organization capable of and accepting responsibility for providing the detailed information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:382.501(a) | 382.501(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(g) | Emergency Equipment (HM) - Improper warning devices for hazardous material loads. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.604 | Offering HM for transportation with no or improper Emergency Response telephone number | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(1) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
45.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+22.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
27.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+20.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.82vs nat'l 1.80
+3.02 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
7 total · 71.4% OOS
2024-042025-12
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
CHATTANOOGA TN3 · 1 OOS
ROSSVILLE GA2 · 2 OOS
CHICKAMAUGA GA1 · 1 OOS
FLINTSTONE GA1 · 1 OOS
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance23 · 5 OOS
Hazardous Materials8 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness5 · 2 OOS
Controlled Substances/Alcohol1 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
10
Crash History (11 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WILDER RD NEAR COLEMAN LN | ...557273 | BROWN BROS INC |
| Sep 7, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | S TER | ...021171 | BROWN BROS INC |
| Apr 4, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHATTANOOGA | CUMMINGS HWY | ...465446 | BROWN BROS INC |
| Jan 5, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | CUMMINGS HWY | ...773738 | BROWN BROS INC |
| Mar 5, 2008 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2007 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2006 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2005 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2003 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2001 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 1998 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 2, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 2, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 24, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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