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FRANK BROWN TOWING INC

899 KENMORE AVE · Buffalo, NY 14223

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  • MC #948244
  • USDOT #683501 USDOT Active
  • 9
    Power Units
  • 9
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FRANK BROWN TOWING INC is a Buffalo, NY freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New York. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-948244 and their USDOT number is 683501.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/30/2025 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 250,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
  • Federal Government
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New York — 6 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: NY (6). Home base: Buffalo, New York.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Jul 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.95 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.75 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.12 1

Inspection Summary

  • 6
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 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, other1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
FRANK BROWN TOWING INC
899 KENMORE AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14223
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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