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BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC

237 ALBANY ST · Springfield, MA 01105

Authorized: Property
(413) 736-9611 Tap to call
  • MC #983305
  • USDOT #2917532 USDOT Active
  • 141
    Power Units
  • 142
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Springfield, MA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 141 truck(s) in their fleet and 142 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-983305 and their USDOT number is 2917532.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/08/2026 · last updated May 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/08/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,833,300 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Massachusetts — 55 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 55 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 55 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 18 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 16 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 8 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: MA (55), VT (36), CT (23), RI (18), NY (16), NH (8), ME (8), US (3), NJ (1). Home base: Springfield, Massachusetts.

Safety Record

34 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.09 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.3 9 Vehicle Maintenance 5.33 62 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

  • 168
    Total
  • 93
    Clean
  • 75
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 94 unique codes

Critical 30

  • 173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.1× SW 8
  • 178.345-6DOT 406 /407/412 supports and anchoring1× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required3× SW 7
  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required2× SW 3
  • 172.602(a)Emergency Response information not complete1× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 47

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× 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 wear7× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× 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
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
237 ALBANY ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105
Mailing Address
BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
260 COMMERCE ST
EAST HAVEN, CT 06512

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