FMCSA Carrier Profile
JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC
Zelienople, PA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 236447 · MC 762044
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-762044 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 26 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC762044
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 1000636701191
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
236447
MC Number
MC-762044
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 16, 1983
Authority Granted
November 14, 2011
Annual Mileage
729,746 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
211 Brunner Rd, Zelienople, PA 16063-3505
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steven Brunner
Officer 2
Joseph Brunner
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
11.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
18 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 31st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
14
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving17
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (9.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate21.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (0.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (26)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M2AX07C6GM031736 | 0 | Clean |
| June 29, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK TRUCK · 1M2AX09C9CM012993 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| June 29, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNV8JJ3G4S50350 | 2 | Passed |
| June 2, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M2GR4GC6LM015137 | 0 | Clean |
| April 28, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M2TE2GC6RM011158 | 1 | Passed |
| April 28, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK TRUCK · 1M2GR4GC0NM028114 | 2 | Passed |
| April 20, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK TRUCK · 1M2TE2GC4KM001685 | 3 | Passed |
| March 2, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2GR4GC5NM029646 | 1 | Passed |
| September 22, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNV8JJ3G4S50350 | 1 | Passed |
| July 31, 2025 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2TE2GCXSM013114 | 0 | Clean |
| May 20, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2K191CXNM003079 | 1 | Passed |
| March 12, 2025 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2GR2GCXLM017641 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 26 inspection records
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| October 15, 2025 | PA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| January 29, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA26
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 39 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
16
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR2GCXLM017641 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JJ3G4S50350 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C6GM031736 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC0MM021694 | 2 | — |
| 1992 Mack MR | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2K191CXNM003079 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Mack MR | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2K195C3WM011097 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C37M060965 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX09C9CM012993 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC0NM028114 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC5NM029646 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC6LM015137 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Mack MR | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2K175C2KM003040 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Terrapro | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2TE2GC4KM001685 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Terrapro | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2TE2GC4KM002948 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Terrapro | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2TE2GC6RM011158 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Terrapro | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2TE2GCXSM013114 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BPDLK0X9LF108981 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF75HX6V297303 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 14, 2011 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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