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BROWN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY

Newark, OH

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive  ·  DOT 298971 · MC 199220
Inactive Authority Active Broker (Inactive) Satisfactory Active 21 yrs, 1 mo
27
Power Units
28
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-199220 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC199220
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
21 yrs, 1 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 1 mo
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC199220
Contract Carrier
Active

Insurance on File

DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAA9071115
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
298971
MC Number
MC-199220
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 12, 2023
FMCSA Registration
August 12, 1987
Authority Reinstated
July 28, 2005
Annual Mileage
368,580 mi (2022)

Contact Information

Address
51 Swans Road, Newark, OH 43055
Phone
7403459621
Email
[email protected]
Owner / Officer
Richard L Brown
Officer 2
Shawn Brown

Cargo Types

General FreightBeveragesPaper Products

Where This Carrier Operates

Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
July 28, 2005REINSTATEDContract Carrier
June 11, 2002GRANTEDContract Carrier
November 5, 2001GRANTEDProperty Broker
April 4, 1988INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
July 19, 2018BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
April 19, 2002CONTRACTOn Record
September 13, 2001BROKEROn Record

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