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Carrier profile · USDOT 2513368 · MC-871817 · Updated Jun 30, 2026
JAMES S BROWN
DBA C & S EXPRESS
1 power unitsavg 12.3 yrRegional · 3 statesLAFAYETTE, TN50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-871817 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.3Avg age (yr)
2007–2018 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 30, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration1212 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0100.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.3 yr
Model years 2007–2018 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JAMES S BROWN (USDOT 2513368) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 10, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 30, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 23, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES S BROWN's USDOT number?
JAMES S BROWN's USDOT number is 2513368, and its motor carrier number is MC-871817.
Is JAMES S BROWN authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-30, JAMES S BROWN is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES S BROWN's safety record?
JAMES S BROWN has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is JAMES S BROWN's fleet?
JAMES S BROWN operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES S BROWN based?
JAMES S BROWN is based in LAFAYETTE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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