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JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC
Zelienople, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 236447 · MC 762044
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-762044 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10.0% OOS · 39 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 39 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
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
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
Joseph Brunner
Officer 2
Steven Brunner
Cargo Types
Paper ProductsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance32
Unsafe Driving23
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
9 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
13 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | PA | — | 2 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Wet |
| 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
PA30
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 39 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
16
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR2GCXLM017641 | 4 | 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 | — |
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC6LM015137 | 2 | — |
| 1992 Mack MR | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2K191CXNM003079 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Mack MR | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2K195C3WM011097 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Mack Terrapro | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2TE2GCXSM013114 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C37M060965 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX09C9CM012993 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC0NM028114 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC5NM029646 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Mack MR | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2K175C2KM003040 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Terrapro | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M2TE2GC3PM008618 | 1 | 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 | — |
| 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.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | D411624411 | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA | II | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2TE2GC3PM008618 |
PA ZTS5846 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | M742000097 | FRANKLIN PARK PA | I | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR2GCXLM017641 |
PA AH29289 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | D410623284 | ZELIENOPLE BORO PA | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC6LM015137 |
PA AG80852 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | D415622991 | CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2TE2GCXSM013114 |
PA ZHC2120 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | E956619637 | BIG BEAVER BORO PA | III | — | — | JOSEPH BRUNNER | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C6GM031736 |
PA AH29288 |
| June 29, 2026 | D411618029 | NEW SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP PA | II | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX09C9CM012993 |
PA AH47407 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | D411618031 | BADEN BORO PA | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8JJ3G4S50350 |
PA ZXS7224 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | XL00110452 | CRANBERRY TWP PA | III | — | — | WEAVER FOREST OAKS | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC6LM015137 |
PA AG80852 |
| April 28, 2026 | D411611858 | HARMONY TOWNSHIP PA | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC0NM028114 |
PA AG45135 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | D411611859 | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2TE2GC6RM011158 |
PA ZTS5844 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BRUNNER | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| WEAVER FOREST OAKS | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| JJ BRUENER | 1 | March 12, 2025 |
| RA CRESS | 1 | September 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 18, 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 |
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945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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