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Carrier profile · USDOT 584669 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Mark Brown

DBA 5-B Farms · Russell, IA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1994
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (641) 344-9812
1
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
5,000
Annual miles
31 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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

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
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
5,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
584669
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Mark Brown
DBA
5-B Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Dec 20, 1994
Last MCS-150
Aug 15, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 Mark Brown's USDOT number?

Mark Brown's USDOT number is 584669.

Is Mark Brown authorized to operate?

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

What is Mark Brown's safety record?

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

How big is Mark Brown's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 15, 2025.

Where is Mark Brown located?

Mark Brown is located at 1185 190TH Street, Russell, IA, 50238. Phone: (641) 344-9812.

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