BROWN'S TOWING INC
BROWN'S TOWING & AUTO
- 326594
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7830 ZAUGG DR
MISSOULA, MT 59802 - 9
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- 25
Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending July 31, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 0 | Not Public | 0.02 | 4.36 | 0 | Not Public | 0 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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No Safety Event Grouping
21.2
Straight Carrier
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Not Public |
25
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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17
12
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
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25
0
No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
25
0
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 20
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(a) | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.100B-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.102B-C | Cargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.209B-STWL | Steering - Steering wheel lash (free play) exceeds regulatory limit | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 4 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 25
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 7/14/2026 | MTU750701382 | MT | BROWNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 4/22/2026 | MTU621801199 | MT | BROWN11 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 3/2/2026 | MTU493100988 | MT | BROWNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 1/19/2026 | MTU743501919 | MT | BR0WN13 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.209B-STWL Steering - Steering wheel lash (free play) exceeds regulatory limit | 6 | ||||||
| 12/30/2025 | MTU432801011 | MT | BROWNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 12/18/2025 | MTU433500982 | MT | BR0WNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 11/14/2025 | MTU743501636 | MT | BR0WNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 10/29/2025 | MTU621800964 | MT | BROWN11 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 9/16/2025 | MTU248100157 | MT | BR0WNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.104F3-C Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | 3 | ||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 8/22/2025 | MTU743501365 | MT | BR0WNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 8/15/2025 | MTU493600800 | MT | BROWN11 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 7/1/2025 | MTU223900805 | MT | BROWN13 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 6/16/2025 | MTU743501119 | MT | BR0WN11 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 6/6/2025 | MTU743501067 | MT | BR0WNS5 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 6/3/2025 | MTU743501031 | MT | BR0WN13 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.102B-C Cargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement | 3 | ||||||
| 5/21/2025 | MTU743500995 | MT | BR0WN13 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 5/9/2025 | MTU485500597 | MT | BROWNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 3/4/2025 | MTU505600566 | MT | BR0WNS5 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 3/3/2025 | MTU432800551 | MT | BROWNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 1/30/2025 | MTU621800605 | MT | BROWNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 12/16/2024 | MTU750600578 | MT | BROWNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.75G-TFWETL Tires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 11/6/2024 | MTU743500742 | MT | BR0WN13 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 9/23/2024 | MTU289501315 | MT | BROWN13 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | 1 | ||||||
| 8/6/2024 | MTU743500583 | MT | BROWNS7 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.100C-C Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | ||||||
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 7/31/2024 | MTU551700358 | MT | BROWN10 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 7 | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 1/18/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
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25
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*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 08/28/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
No penalties found
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