FMCSA Carrier Profile
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC
Buffalo, NY
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Authority
Active
MC-948244 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC948244
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA863199461
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
683501
MC Number
MC-948244
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
July 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 1997
Authority Reinstated
February 24, 2021
Annual Mileage
250,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
899 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Clemen
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Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 82nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | NY | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF5HT7NEC72675 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 4, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTEUMML3RS586817 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 17, 2025 | NY | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF5HT1NEF07958 | 2 | Passed |
| January 17, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTEUMML3RS586817 | 1 | Passed |
| December 13, 2024 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ7BS8S5T50489 | 1 | Passed |
| October 24, 2024 | NY | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HAEUMML0PL620605 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| August 9, 2024 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ7AN2R5T50851 | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY7
Equipment on Record (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1HTEUMML3RS586817 | Internatio | 2 | 1 |
| 1FDUF5HT1NEF07958 | Ford | 1 | — |
| 1FDUF5HT7NEC72675 | Ford | 1 | 1 |
| 3HAEUMML0PL620605 | Internatio | 1 | 1 |
| 5PVNJ7AN2R5T50851 | Hino | 1 | — |
| 5PVNJ7BS8S5T50489 | Hino | 1 | — |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 24, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 30, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| September 27, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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