Carrier profile · USDOT 586496 · MC-306641 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

BW Brown Inc

Ainsworth, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1995
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
100K
Annual miles
31 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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

FMCSA closed cases

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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
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
100,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
586496
MC / docket
MC-306641
Legal name
BW Brown Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 11, 1995
Last MCS-150
Oct 16, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 BW Brown Inc's USDOT number?

BW Brown Inc's USDOT number is 586496 and its docket number is MC-306641.

Is BW Brown Inc authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is BW Brown Inc's safety record?

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

How big is BW Brown Inc's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 16, 2025.

Where is BW Brown Inc located?

BW Brown Inc is located at 3105 202ND St, Ainsworth, IA, 52201. Phone: (319) 657-3209.

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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.