Brown Dog Carriers LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3015575 · Biddeford, ME 04005 · 2072942075

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Brown Dog Carriers LLC (DOT# 3015575) in Biddeford, Maine has 42 inspections on record with 35 violations and a 4.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

42 Inspections
4.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
22 Power Units

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 4.8%
Carrier: 4.8% (2 of 42) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 42) National: 6.4%
66% OOS rate better than 66% of carriers in Maine
22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in Maine

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.

35 total violations across 42 inspections
8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
13
Unsafe Driving
17
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
2
Other
2

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 5 states: MA, ME, NH, NY, RI
Level 1: 2 (5%) Level 2: 7 (17%) Level 3: 33 (79%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/12/2026 MA 3 0 0
01/29/2026 MA 3 0 0
01/15/2026 ME 2 0 0
01/13/2026 ME 3 0 0
01/06/2026 MA 3 0 0
01/02/2026 MA 3 0 0
11/14/2025 MA 3 0 0
10/28/2025 MA 3 0 0
10/27/2025 MA 3 0 0
09/23/2025 MA 3 0 0
1 injury crash
25-JAN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
25-JAN-25 ME 0 0 0
10-AUG-24 ME 0 2 0

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 MC031502
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 Arch Insurance Company $1,000 01/01/2026

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 22
Drivers 30
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/07/2017
MCS-150 Filed 20250321 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,444,381
Address 432 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005