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TIMOTHY BROWN
DBA: Farmer Brown Transportation
Lyman, ME
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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: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 519555 · MC 636549
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2008
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-636549 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC636549
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
519555
MC Number
MC-636549
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 14, 1993
Authority First Granted
April 7, 2008
Authority Reinstated
May 7, 2018
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Lyman, ME
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 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 3, 2025 | ME | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME2
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X63D597270 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625KW131781 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629BW700731 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | SPC4030091 | WORCESTER NY | III | 3 | 1 | TIMOTHY M BROWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X63D597270 1GRAA0625KW131781 |
ME 933586 ME C247866 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| May 11, 2025 | 0221008105 | PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB, ME | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X63D597270 1GRAA0625KW131781 |
ME 933586 ME C247866 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 13, 2025 | 0089470077 | HOULTON, ME | II | 2 | — | FRITO LAY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X63D597270 1GRAA0629BW700731 |
ME 931409 ME C103411 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY M BROWN | 1 | June 11, 2025 |
| FRITO LAY | 1 | January 13, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 7, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 23, 2008 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 7, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 19, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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