Brown Transportation Safety Record
DOT# 653828 · Ardmore, OK 73401 · 5802261616
Legal name: Dale Brown INC
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Brown Transportation (DOT# 653828) in Ardmore, Oklahoma has 236 inspections on record and a 6.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 13 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 03/21/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 13 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-DEC-25 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30-JUL-24 | OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30-AUG-24 | OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28-OCT-25 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-MAR-25 | OK | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-JUL-25 | OK | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-DEC-24 | OK | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17-OCT-25 | OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-JAN-25 | OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-JUL-25 | OK | 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 | Arch Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| SURETY | Old Republic Surety Company | N/A |
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.