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BROTHERS EXPRESS INC
Fort Wayne, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 248569 · MC 158758
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-158758 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC158758
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WPP 8201082-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
248569
MC Number
MC-158758
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 11, 1984
Authority Granted
December 13, 1994
Annual Mileage
2,664,325 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3227 West Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joshua Parrish
Officer 2
Glenn Osterman
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
24 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th 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
28
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (28)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AN4GY7TM058578 | 0 | Clean |
| June 12, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN2GY4SM048092 | 1 | Passed |
| June 4, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AN2GY0TM058913 | 0 | Clean |
| May 14, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN4GY2SM053318 | 0 | Clean |
| April 23, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AN4GY4SM053319 | 0 | Clean |
| April 15, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AN4GY2SM053318 | 0 | Clean |
| March 9, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN2GY4SM048092 | 0 | Clean |
| February 24, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN4GY2SM053318 | 0 | Clean |
| February 23, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN2GY4SM048092 | 0 | Clean |
| February 11, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW02Y7GM053299 | 1 | Passed |
| January 21, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AW02Y5GM053298 | 0 | Clean |
| January 7, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN2GY0KM007796 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 28 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
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 16, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 17, 2024 | IN | — | — | 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
OH13
IN10
MI2
PA2
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
18
Tractor
17
Tank
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7PM032312 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY4SM048092 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2SM053318 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5324NM200518 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628PB457265 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3PM032310 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5PM032311 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326NM200522 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5328LM000058 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620TL805855 | 1 | — |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621TB734932 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621TL805833 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627TL805836 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629MB310240 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629TL805837 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629GB702297 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0629KD154914 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY0KM007796 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY0TM058913 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY3PM037429 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3NM024222 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4SM053319 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6RM044728 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7TM058578 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9LM018695 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9SM053316 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXSM053308 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y5GM053298 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y7GM053299 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2KT583048 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8B04224GT000114 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8B04228GT000116 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321FM505721 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321NM200525 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5324LM000056 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326NM200505 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326NM200519 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 17, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 13, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 13, 1994 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 8, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 8, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 8, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 17, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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