Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 148192 · MC173515 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

The Martin-Brower Company LLC

Rosemont, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages+1 more
1,483
Power units
2,501
Drivers
1,210
Inspections · 24 mo
85
Crashes · 24 mo
98M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
70
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 4 fatal crashes in 24 months. Contact details shared with 21 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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
10.8%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 67 of 620 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 8 of 1,207 inspections
Crashes
85
4 fatal26 injury82 tow-away
Crash rate 0.44 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1,210
Driver inspections
1,207
Vehicle inspections
620
People injured
34
Fatalities
5
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC173515
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Nov 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Ace American Insurance Company · $5,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1,483
Power units
1,483
Trucks
699
Tractors owned
1,103
Trailers owned
2,501
Drivers
2,501
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
97,559,348 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
148192
MC / docket
MC-173515
Legal name
The Martin-Brower Company LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 1, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2,501 (2,501)
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 7 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 21 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (847) 227-6500
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is The Martin-Brower Company LLC's USDOT number?

The Martin-Brower Company LLC's USDOT number is 148192 and its docket number is MC173515.

Is The Martin-Brower Company LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is The Martin-Brower Company LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1,210 roadside inspections, a 10.8% vehicle and 0.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 85 reportable crashes (4 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is The Martin-Brower Company LLC's fleet?

1,483 power units and 2,501 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 1, 2026.

What insurance does The Martin-Brower Company LLC carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company.

Where is The Martin-Brower Company LLC located?

The Martin-Brower Company LLC is located at 6250 North River Road Suite 9000, Rosemont, IL, 60018. Phone: (847) 227-6500.

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