FRANK BROWN TOWING INC, DOT #683501 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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FRANK BROWN TOWING INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in BUFFALO, New York (USDOT #683501). As of November 4, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 8 recent inspection(s) and 15 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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Out of service on 2 inspections of 5 in the last 24 months, most recently July 1. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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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.
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- July 1, 2026, New York. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100), company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21), and a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.9).
- March 4, 2026, New York. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- March 17, 2025, New York. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Jan. 17, 2025, New York. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for an oil or grease leak (49 CFR 396.5).
- Dec. 13, 2024, New York. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC948244, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on February 24, 2021.
FMCSA served an involuntary revocation notice on this authority in the last 24 months, on February 6, 2026, and it was discontinued on February 13, 2026.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, Progressive Northwestern Ins. Co.'s, effective March 5, 2026.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC: BUFFALO, New York Trucking Company
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC is a small fleet operating out of BUFFALO, New York with USDOT number 683501. The company operates 9 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, FRANK BROWN TOWING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC has undergone 8 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 12.5%, 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 FRANK BROWN TOWING INC carries 15 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated July 1, 2026. Across 8 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 3 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 FRANK BROWN TOWING INC: 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.
New York Trucking Compliance: BUFFALO Area Carriers
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC falls under the Eastern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 01). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Private Property;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.
Business organization type: Corporation.
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 9 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: 250,000 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: 9 straight trucks. 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.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 5 crash events involving FRANK BROWN TOWING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 4 involved a reported injury, and 3 resulted in a tow-away. 5 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: Ref Marker:, NY on December 20, 2024.
How FRANK BROWN TOWING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 8 recorded inspections, FRANK BROWN TOWING INC's 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 12.5% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: FRANK BROWN TOWING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | NY | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-04 | NY | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-03-17 | NY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-01-17 | NY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-12-13 | NY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-10-24 | NY | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2024-08-09 | NY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-02-06 | NY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about FRANK BROWN TOWING INC
What is FRANK BROWN TOWING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC (USDOT #683501) 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 FRANK BROWN TOWING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, FRANK BROWN TOWING INC operates 9 power unit(s) and 9 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 FRANK BROWN TOWING INC based?
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in BUFFALO, New York, under USDOT number 683501.
What is FRANK BROWN TOWING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 8 recent DOT inspection(s) and 15 recorded violation(s) for FRANK BROWN TOWING INC (USDOT #683501), 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 FRANK BROWN TOWING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC 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 FRANK BROWN TOWING INC 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: November 4, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile