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TOBY M BROWN TRANSPORTATION LLC
Salisbury, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 877571 · MC 383776
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-383776 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC383776
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA977953589
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
877571
MC Number
MC-383776
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 3, 2000
Authority Reinstated
February 27, 2024
Annual Mileage
67,502 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Salisbury, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th 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
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2025 | NC | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DT9JEB56548 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| April 15, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FT8W3DT9JEB56548 | 0 | Clean |
| January 16, 2025 | NC | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DT9JEB56548 | 0 | Clean |
| January 8, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FT8W3DT9JEB56548 | 0 | Clean |
| October 10, 2024 | NC | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DT9JEB56548 | 0 | Clean |
| August 12, 2024 | NC | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DT9JEB56548 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2024 | NC | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DT9JEB56548 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | 4 | Out of service |
| July 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | No/improper securement of vehicles | 1 | Out of service |
| July 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Coupling Devices | No or improper safety chains or cables for full trailer | 3 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC7
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT9JEB56548 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 Better Built Trailers | Hotshot · 24 ft | 4MNFG242841001326 | 7 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2024 | REINSTATED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| March 5, 2014 | REINSTATED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| December 27, 2011 | REINSTATED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| June 28, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| September 28, 2005 | REINSTATED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| June 3, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 24, 2004 | REINSTATED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| July 26, 2001 | GRANTED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 31, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 21, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 26, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 19, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 5, 2001 | COMMON | On Record |
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