Brown's Towing and Auto Safety Record

DOT# 326594 · Missoula, MT 59802 · 4062586525

B

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

Last inspected 03/02/2026

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

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, Brown's Towing and Auto (DOT# 326594) in Missoula, Montana has 34 inspections on record with 31 violations and a 23.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

34 Inspections
23.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
9 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 23.5%
Carrier: 23.5% (8 of 34) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 34) National: 6.4%
42% OOS rate better than 42% of carriers in Montana
18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Montana

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.

31 total violations across 34 inspections
8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (26%)
Vehicle Maintenance
27
Unsafe Driving
2
Hours of Service
1
Other
1

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.

Level 1: 6 (18%) Level 2: 16 (47%) Level 3: 9 (26%) Level 5: 3 (9%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/02/2026 MT 3 0 0
01/19/2026 MT 2 0 0
12/30/2025 MT 3 0 0
12/18/2025 MT 2 0 0
11/14/2025 MT 2 0 0
10/29/2025 MT 3 0 0
09/16/2025 MT 1 1 0
08/22/2025 MT 2 2 0
08/15/2025 MT 2 0 0
07/01/2025 MT 3 0 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 MC832120
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Amguard Insurance Company $1,000 11/25/2025

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 9
Drivers 8
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 09/01/1988
MCS-150 Filed 20251210 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 425,000
Address 7830 Zaugg Dr, Missoula, MT 59802