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BROWN'S TOWING INC
DBA: Brown's Towing & Auto
Missoula, MT
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 326594 · MC 832120
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-832120 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amguard Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
22.7% OOS · 33 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC832120
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP634861
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
326594
MC Number
MC-832120
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 1, 1988
Authority Granted
August 5, 2013
Annual Mileage
425,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Missoula, MT
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
22.7% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th 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
10 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT28
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Camping or Travel Trailer
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEVTAR7PL798527 | 12 | 4 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE7NHNG1204 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXBSXDDFG7934 | 4 | — |
| 2012 International MA035 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMKAZN3CH620690 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International MF035 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTMSTARXJH213876 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHN7XXCM324459 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Toyota Tundra | Pickup · Class 2 | 5TBDT44155S481928 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Forest River Puma | Camping or Travel Trailer · 26 ft | 5ZT2PURB5N4012921 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | U750701382 | HELENA MT | I | 1 | 1 | SELF | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR7PL798527 |
MT BROWNS7 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | U621801199 | BUTTE MT | III | — | — | BROWNS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXBSXDDFG7934 |
MT BROWN11 |
| March 2, 2026 | U493100988 | LINCOLN MT | III | — | — | BROWN'S TOWING | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR7PL798527 |
MT BROWNS7 |
| January 19, 2026 | U743501919 | CLEARWATER MT | II | 1 | — | BIG SKY TRANSPORTATION | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE7NHNG1204 |
MT BR0WN13 |
| 393.209B-STWL | Steering - Steering wheel lash (free play) exceeds regulatory limit | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| December 30, 2025 | U432801011 | KALISPELL MT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR7PL798527 |
MT BROWNS7 |
| December 18, 2025 | U433500982 | KALISPELL MT | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR7PL798527 |
MT BR0WNS7 |
| November 14, 2025 | U743501636 | CLEARWATER MT | II | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR7PL798527 |
MT BR0WNS7 |
| October 29, 2025 | U621800964 | BUTTE MT | III | — | — | BROWNS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXBSXDDFG7934 |
MT BROWN11 |
| September 16, 2025 | U248100157 | BUTTE MT | I | 2 | 1 | INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR7PL798527 |
MT BR0WNS7 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| August 22, 2025 | U743501365 | CLEARWATER MT | II | 2 | 2 | IAA | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR7PL798527 |
MT BR0WNS7 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IAA | 3 | August 22, 2025 |
| INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS | 2 | September 16, 2025 |
| BIG SKY TRANSPORTATION | 1 | January 19, 2026 |
| COPART | 1 | July 1, 2025 |
| R&R CYCLE | 1 | March 3, 2025 |
| BIG SKY TRANSPORTATION / IA | 1 | November 6, 2024 |
| INSURANCE AUTO AUCTION | 1 | January 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 5, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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