JAMES BROWNING
USDOT 998959 • DBA: BROWNING'S TOWING & TRANSPORT • 3150 NEW HOPE ROAD, PRINCETON, WV, 24739-8102
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-622186 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 17, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCELERANT NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | N0170CA000489 | ON FILE | Nov 16, 2024 | Nov 16, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW 4410183-00 | ON FILE | Nov 16, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPCS007422 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPCS006691 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPCS005918 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 16, 2022 |
| WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPCS005197 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2020 | Nov 16, 2021 |
| WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPCS004448 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2019 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPCS003699 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2018 | Nov 16, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP800909 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007342-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2016 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007342-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2015 | Nov 16, 2016 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01 CI 790552 10 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2014 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003018-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 28, 2014 | Nov 16, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003018-02 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2013 | Apr 3, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003018-02 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2013 | Mar 28, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003018-01 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003018-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 16, 2013 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003018-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2011 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW 4410183-00 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2010 | Nov 16, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IIS 4700122-00 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2008 | Nov 16, 2010 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IIS 4700122-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2008 | Dec 16, 2010 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IIS 4700122-00 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2008 | Nov 16, 2010 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IIS 4700122-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2008 | Dec 16, 2010 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW005452-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2007 | Nov 16, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW005452-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2007 | Nov 16, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCELERANT NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | N0170CA000489 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPCS007422 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2024 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPCS006691 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPCS005918 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPCS005197 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPCS004448 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPCS003699 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2019 | Nov 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP800909 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007342-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007342-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CI 790552 10 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003018-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2014 | Nov 16, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003018-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2014 | Apr 3, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003018-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2014 | Mar 28, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003018-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2013 | Nov 16, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003018-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003018-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW 4410183-00 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW 4410183-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2011 | Nov 16, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | IIS 4700122-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | IIS 4700122-00 | CARGO | Dec 16, 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | IIS 4700122-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | IIS 4700122-00 | CARGO | Nov 16, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW005452-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2008 | Nov 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW005452-00 | CARGO | Nov 16, 2008 | Nov 16, 2008 |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2025 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2024 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2023 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2022 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2021 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2020 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2019 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2018 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2017 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2016 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2014 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2014 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2013 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2012 |
| MC622186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2008 |
| MC622186 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 6, 2007 | — | 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
2 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (4 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (13 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | 87086299 | PAX WV | WV | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 86935788 | PRINCETON WV | WV | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 85346815 | BLUEFIELD WV | WV | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 82950529 | PRINCETON WV | WV | Level 1 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 82332816 | BLUEFIELD WV | WV | Level 2 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 82100508 | BLAND VA | VA | Level 1 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 82005303 | STANDARD WV | WV | Level 2 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 81851507 | HICO WV | WV | Level 2 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.60(d), 393.128(b) | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 81091876 | NARROWS VA | VA | Level 2 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.60(d) | No |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 79838987 | I-79 BRIDGEPORT WV | WV | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 79660549 | US RT 19 N. NEW RIVER GORGE | WV | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 79592758 | WV TURNPIKE | WV | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 79467625 | CAMP CREEK | WV | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events