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JIM BROWN CHEVROLET INC
DBA: Classic Chevrolet Parts Department
Mentor, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 986679 · MC 1645501
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2024
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1645501 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Falls Lake National Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 7, 2024; first granted June 20, 2024 (2 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1645501
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy APK000040303
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
986679
MC Number
MC-1645501
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 25, 2001
Authority First Granted
June 20, 2024
Authority Reinstated
August 7, 2024
Annual Mileage
904,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6877 Center Street, Mentor, OH 44060
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cliff Murphy
Officer 2
Jim Hawk
Cargo Types
Drive/Tow AwayOther 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
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
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
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 40 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1HA3GTC73NN005217 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1HA3GTC75MN001376 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | 3228000181 | NORTH LIMA OH | III | — | — | CLASSIC | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1HA3GTC75MN001376 |
OH PNH7220 |
| October 10, 2024 | XL00074014 | 376 AT MITCHELL RD, PA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1HA3GTC73NN005217 |
OH PNH7223 |
| December 21, 2023 | 1532003313 | ROADSIDE, OH | II | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
CHEV |
1HA3GTC79MN000571 |
OH PHM1663 |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 23, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 20, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 20, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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