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Freight Carrier · Dalton, GA

BRAUN'S EXPRESS

Name: BRAUN'S EXPRESS
Address: 165 BEAR CREEK RD, DALTON, GA, 30721, US
Telephone: (800) 654-0055

165 BEAR CREEK RD · Dalton, GA 30721

Authorized: Property

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MC #8713
USDOT #58192 USDOT Active

127
Power Units
102
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BRAUN'S EXPRESS is a Dalton, GA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Georgia. This company has 127 truck(s) in their fleet and 102 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-8713 and their USDOT number is 58192.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2025 · last updated May 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name BRAUN'S EXPRESS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 5,042,002 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Dalton, Georgia. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 11 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 10.7% 23.4% Driver 1.9% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
6
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.64 19 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.14 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.36 41 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 4

Inspection Summary

157
Total
97
Clean
60
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 12

392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting2× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Disc wheel cracked more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.15A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other9× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 31

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5

Driver Fitness 2

391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× SW 4
391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BRAUN'S EXPRESS
165 BEAR CREEK RD
DALTON, GA 30721

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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