What is Brainstorm Trucking LLC's safety grade?

Brainstorm Trucking LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Brainstorm Trucking LLC have?

Brainstorm Trucking LLC has 7 inspections on record with a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 5 violations.

Has Brainstorm Trucking LLC been involved in any crashes?

Brainstorm Trucking LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Brainstorm Trucking LLC have active authority and insurance?

Brainstorm Trucking LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Brainstorm Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2927360 · Portsmouth, VA 23702-1923 · 7575735376

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/28/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Brainstorm Trucking LLC (DOT# 2927360) in Portsmouth, Virginia has 7 inspections on record with 5 violations and a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

7 Inspections

28.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

5 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6%

Carrier: 28.6% (2 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 7) National: 6.4%

28% OOS rate better than 28% of carriers in Virginia

37% crash rate better than 37% of carriers in Virginia

Violation Categories · 5 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.

5 total violations across 7 inspections

2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (40%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 7 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.

Inspected across 2 states: NC, VA

Level 2: 1 (14%) Level 3: 6 (86%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
01/28/2026	VA	3	0
02/11/2024	NC	3	0
01/11/2024	VA	3	0
12/11/2023	VA	3	0
11/27/2023	NC	2	2
07/20/2023	NC	3	0
05/24/2023	NC	3	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.

MC/MX Number MC988031

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Sentry Select Insurance Company	$750	03/31/2025

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.

Power Units 5

Drivers 5

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 09/10/2016

MCS-150 Filed 20250314 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 250,000

Address 120 Anchor St, Portsmouth, VA 23702-1923