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Carrier profile · USDOT 616767 · MC295560 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Brown Logistics Inc

Grimes, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1995
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayMeat+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (515) 986-3400
36
Power units
42
Drivers
43
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
3.1M
Annual miles
31 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 50.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
50.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 7 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 43 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal1 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 0.48 per 1M mi
Total inspections
43
Driver inspections
43
Vehicle inspections
14
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC295560
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Feb 1, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
36
Power units
36
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
42
Drivers
42
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
3,114,812 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
616767
MC / docket
MC-295560
Legal name
Brown Logistics Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 12, 1995
Last MCS-150
Jun 17, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
42 (42)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Brown Logistics Inc's USDOT number?

Brown Logistics Inc's USDOT number is 616767 and its docket number is MC295560.

Is Brown Logistics Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Brown Logistics Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 43 roadside inspections, a 50.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Brown Logistics Inc's fleet?

36 power units and 42 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 17, 2026.

What insurance does Brown Logistics Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Brown Logistics Inc located?

Brown Logistics Inc is located at 2855 SE Enterprise Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111. Phone: (515) 986-3400.

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