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MICHAEL J BROWN
DBA: Mike Brown Trucking
Barnum, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 590380 · MC 545759
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-545759 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC545759
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 51-105530-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
590380
MC Number
MC-545759
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 4, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 13, 1995
Authority Granted
January 11, 2006
Annual Mileage
550,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Barnum, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | MN | — | — | Yes | Sleet Hail · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN6
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24888A377912 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X31D561548 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X54D814289 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDB9X2BD124246 | 1 | — |
| Benson Tru | — | 5DMFABTB98C002707 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124813G3155833 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | 1721000133 | CARLTON MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XPXDB9X2BD124246 5MC124813G3155833 |
MN YTD9949 MN 3665STP |
| April 22, 2025 | 1617000618 | CLOQUET MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X54D814289 1UYFS24888A377912 |
MN YTE2388 MN 8211STP |
| June 17, 2024 | 1611000104 | GRAND MARAIS MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON TRU |
1XP5DB9X31D561548 5DMFABTB98C002707 |
MN YTD2040 MN 8420STX |
| April 15, 2024 | 1664000025 | DULUTH MN | II | 1 | — | NORBORD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X54D814289 1UYFS24888A377912 |
MN YTE2388 MN 8211STP |
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 7, 2024 | 0AEP000932 | FOREST LAKE SCALE, MN | I | 7 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENS |
1XP5DB9X31D561548 5DMFABTB98C002707 |
MN YTD2040 MN 8420STX |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 4, 2024 | 0AGG000266 | ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE, MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XPXDB9X2BD124246 5MC124813G3155833 |
MN YTD9949 MN 3665STP |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 2, 2024 | 0AGI000201 | HAWICK, MN | II | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XPXDB9X2BD124246 5MC124813G3155833 |
MN YTD9949 MN 3665STP |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 26, 2023 | 0AEZ000174 | NB I-35 CARLTON SCALE, MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X54D814289 1UYFS24888A377912 |
MN YTD1886 MN 8211STP |
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| October 19, 2023 | 0AGD000118 | CARLTON WEIGH STATION, MN | III | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X54D814289 1UYFS24888A377912 |
MN YTE2388 MN 8211STP |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORBORD | 1 | April 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 11, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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