BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC, DOT #2554289 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
7 of your 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Maryland on April 30.
Your latest, Maryland on August 27, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 7 trucks and 1 driver.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in SPARROWS POINT, Maryland (USDOT #2554289). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 18 recent inspection(s) and 67 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Aug. 27, 2026, Maryland. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- April 30, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 5 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- March 24, 2026, Maryland. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Jan. 27, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75) and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- Jan. 7, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Nov. 5, 2025, Maryland. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC048326, motor property common carrier authority, granted on October 4, 2017.
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC: SPARROWS POINT, Maryland Trucking Company
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet operating out of SPARROWS POINT, Maryland with USDOT number 2554289. The company operates 7 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC has undergone 18 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 27.8%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 16.7%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC carries 67 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated August 27, 2026. Across 18 recorded inspections, the record carries 3 driver out-of-service violations and 7 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 1 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 100,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 2 straight trucks, 1 tractor, 1 trailer. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 1 CDL-holding driver on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Salt, Gravel, Recycleables. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 3 crash events involving BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 1 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 2 resulted in a tow-away. 3 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: ROBERT CRAIN HWY, MD on November 22, 2021.
How BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 18 recorded inspections, BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC's 27.8% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 16.7% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-30 | MD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-24 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-27 | MD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-07 | MD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-05 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-29 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-24 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-06 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-19 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC
What is BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC (USDOT #2554289) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC operates 7 power unit(s) and 1 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC based?
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in SPARROWS POINT, Maryland, under USDOT number 2554289.
What is BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 18 recent DOT inspection(s) and 67 recorded violation(s) for BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC (USDOT #2554289), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like BROWNE'S INDEPENDENT TRUCKING LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile