Carrier profile · USDOT 411653 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Brown University

Providence, RI · Interstate carrier · Since 1974
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProducePassengersMeatRefrigerated Food+5 more
22
Power units
22
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
22
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
22
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Household GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProducePassengersMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionBoats
Annual mileage
1 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
411653
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Brown University
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 20, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
22 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is Brown University's USDOT number?

Brown University's USDOT number is 411653.

Is Brown University authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Brown University's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Brown University's fleet?

22 power units and 22 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 20, 2026.

Where is Brown University located?

Brown University is located at 350 Eddy St, Providence, RI, 02903. Phone: (401) 863-2751.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.