Freight Carrier/shipper · Rome, GA

BROWN CARTAGE COMPANY INC

5801 NEW CALHOUN HWY NE · Rome, GA 30161-8253

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #169163
  • USDOT #258059 USDOT Active
  • 11
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BROWN CARTAGE COMPANY INC is a Rome, GA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-169163 and their USDOT number is 258059.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/16/2025 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/16/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 636,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: GA (6), AL (6), TN (3), SC (2), NC (2). Home base: Rome, Georgia.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.62 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.12 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 1

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BROWN CARTAGE COMPANY INC
5801 NEW CALHOUN HWY NE
ROME, GA 30161-8253
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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