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3 BROTHER'S LOGISTICS LLC
DBA: 3 Brother's Logistics
Waterloo, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 4030604 · MC 1522692
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1522692 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
Flags · 4
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 28, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Inactive Carrier Status
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No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- Previously ordered out of service on March 7, 2026 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1522692
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy DC920001880-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4030604
MC Number
MC-1522692
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 19, 2023
Authority Reinstated
April 28, 2026
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
315 E 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mark Viviano Jr.
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
60.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN3
AR1
FL1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
4
Semi-trailer
3
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT1FEA86745 | 2 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFE4437KL007246 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT8RED90210 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DTXRED40859 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-450 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W4DT5MEC11765 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Ai Trailers | Flatbed · 50 ft | 3F7CGP50XTA003660 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5039KL002901 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 7UZFW3523TL003038 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | I031AE0004 | TN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNKNOWN |
1FT8W3DT8RED90210 7UZFW3523TL003038 |
OK CHO4842 OK 6704P6 |
| January 30, 2026 | I032F10168 | TN | I | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD AI TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DTXRED40859 3F7CGP50XTA003660 |
TX XSY7049 TX 323922N |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| January 28, 2026 | I035D42480 | TN | I | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W4DT5MEC11765 5VGFW5039KL002901 |
TX 56044OSB TX 250B337 |
| 393.207C-SBML | OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | 2829000690 | FL | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3DT1FEA86745 5VGFE4437KL007246 |
TX TMP68ABS GA TW21Z86 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 17, 2025 | 5750000206 | AR | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3DT1FEA86745 5VGFE4437KL007246 |
TX TMP68ABS TX TW21Z86 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 24, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 22, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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