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BROWN LOGISTICS INC

2855 SE ENTERPRISE DRIVE · Grimes, IA 50111

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #295560
  • USDOT #616767 USDOT Active
  • 30
    Power Units
  • 39
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BROWN LOGISTICS INC is a Grimes, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 30 truck(s) in their fleet and 39 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-295560 and their USDOT number is 616767.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/20/2024 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/20/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,133,021 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

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

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.77 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 1 Vehicle Maintenance 8.51 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 44
    Total
  • 24
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
BROWN LOGISTICS INC
2855 SE ENTERPRISE DRIVE
GRIMES, IA 50111
Mailing Address
BROWN LOGISTICS INC
11229 AURORA AVENUE
URBANDALE, IA 50322

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