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THREE SHADES OF BROWN INCORPORATED
DBA: 3sob
Dallas, TX
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2078044 · MC 1589596
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1589596 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1589596
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2078044
MC Number
MC-1589596
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 21, 2010
Annual Mileage
1,121,408 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
11143 Goodnight Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mason C. Brown Iii
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clem | Semi-trailer | 1C9BB32B3VM110263 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5LB9X96D892994 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPADB0X42D571366 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5PBEX6WN456176 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | V262311999 | 12822 US75 NB SVC RD, TX | II | 1 | — | YARD | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1NPADB0X42D571366 |
TX 1N13327 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 30, 2025 | V251942515 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | I | 3 | — | THREE SHADES | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5PBEX6WN456176 |
TX 1L19303 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 8, 2025 | 76WC9DNMA8 | 4600 SH 121, TX | II | 8 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEM |
1NP5LB9X96D892994 1C9BB32B3VM110263 |
TX 1L19306 TX 99860Z |
| 393.75A2 | OOSTire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| September 26, 2024 | 6YZA9DIE13 | 7200 DON GOMEZ DR, TX | II | 15 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEM |
1NP5LB9X96D892994 1C9BB32B3VM110263 |
TX 1L19306 TX 99860Z |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.9A2 | OOSFailing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 22, 2024 | V241326941 | FM1417 EB AT WILLIAM, TX | II | 13 | 1 | BIG CITY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONT |
1NPADB0X42D571366 4LF4S513213510857 |
TX 1N13327 TX 061B917 |
| 392.9A2 | OOSFailing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BIG CITY | 1 | February 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
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