Brown Bear Transportation LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2917532 · Springfield, MA 01105 · 4137369611
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Brown Bear Transportation LLC (DOT# 2917532) in Springfield, Massachusetts has 220 inspections on record with 360 violations and a 19.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 360 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | NY | 1 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | RI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/15/2026 | RI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2026 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | RI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/31/2026 | RI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 9 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-MAR-24 | CT | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26-SEP-24 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-OCT-25 | MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-JUL-24 | RI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-DEC-25 | NH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10-OCT-25 | MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-NOV-25 | RI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-JAN-26 | MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-24 | CT | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Ace American Insurance Company | $2,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.