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BROWN TRUCKING INC
Ponca, NE
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 569060 · MC 338906
Active
Conditional
Active 28 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-338906 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western Agricultural Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
28.6% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC338906
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AMP6010522
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
569060
MC Number
MC-338906
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 31, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 15, 1994
Authority Granted
June 1, 1998
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
88342 587th Ave, Ponca, NE 68770
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rodney W Brown
Officer 2
Holly A Brown
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE6
OK2
SD2
Fleet & Equipment (11)
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
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Livestock
3
Grain / Hopper
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9LD663735 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Merritt | Livestock · 53 ft | 1MT2N5331RH030160 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Merritt | Livestock · 53 ft | 1MT2N5335RH030159 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Merritt | Livestock · 53 ft | 1MT2N533XRH030156 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD11MPMW7248 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALDRXCPBJ9543 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X7LD661931 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 33 ft | 1TDH33524RB180087 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV2HSHR3346 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1KN613036 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Industrias Met Gri | Other Trailer · 36 ft | 3M7TK3625PU000106 | 1 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | T139001107 | HUNTLEY NE | III | 4 | — | NATIONAL BEEF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XPXD49X9LD663735 1MT2N5335RH030159 |
NE 412693 NE 302708 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | 5180002201 | FREDERICK SD | II | 9 | — | ROD BROWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MERRITT |
5KJJABD11MPMW7248 1MT2N5331RH030160 |
NE 429608 NE 302706 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | T222000064 | BELDEN NE | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXD49X9LD663735 |
NE 412693 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | T143000783 | ON US HWY 20, 1536 FEET WEST O, NE | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TIMPTE, INC |
5KJJALDRXCPBJ9543 1TDH33524RB180087 |
NE 425290 KS 623342 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| November 4, 2025 | J407154342 | CLEO SPRINGS, OK | III | 2 | — | M/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1NPXD49X7LD661931 1MT2N533XRH030156 |
NE 415250 NE 302707 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 8, 2025 | HP72000020 | VERMILLION SD | III | — | — | BROWN TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MERRITT |
5KJJABD11MPMW7248 1MT2N5331RH030160 |
NE 429608 NE 302706 |
| July 10, 2025 | T248000614 | ON US HWY 385, 710 FEET EAST O, NE | II | 4 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGEDV2HSHR3346 |
NE 35256R |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 13, 2024 | T005000399 | ON US HWY 26, 2593 FEET WEST O, NE | III | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XPXD49X9LD663735 1MT2N533XRH030156 |
NE 412693 NE 302707 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 6, 2024 | T139000430 | ON US HWY 34, 655 FEET EAST OF, NE | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MERRITT |
3HSDZAPR1KN613036 1MT2N5335RH030159 |
NE 410308 NE 302708 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2DL | Miscellaneous Drivers License Violation | |||||||||
| June 2, 2024 | I204154513 | S.H. 95, OK | II | 5 | 2 | COW CREEK FEEDERS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR INDUSTRIAS MET GRI |
5KJJALDRXCPBJ9543 3M7TK3625PU000106 |
NE 35552R NE 296955 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL BEEF | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| ROD BROWN | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| COW CREEK FEEDERS | 1 | June 2, 2024 |
| AARON B | 1 | November 6, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2023 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 1, 1998 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 4, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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