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Carrier profile · USDOT 2594998 · Updated 06/13/2026

BROWN STRAUSS INC

DBA BROWN-STRAUSS STEEL

24 power unitsavg 7.8 yrRegional · 7 statesAURORA, CO
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Verified linksbrownstrauss.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
24Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(800) 677-2778Email dispatchJFARRER@BROWNSTRAUSS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 11 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration11 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

24 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.8 yr

Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

11 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 11-yr registration, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BROWN STRAUSS INC safe to work with?

Is BROWN STRAUSS INC safe to load? BROWN STRAUSS INC (USDOT 2594998) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in AURORA, CO, operating 24 power units and 24 drivers. Operating authority has been active 11 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 33 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is BROWN STRAUSS INC's USDOT number?

BROWN STRAUSS INC's USDOT number is 2594998.

Is BROWN STRAUSS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BROWN STRAUSS INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is BROWN STRAUSS INC's safety record?

BROWN STRAUSS INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 33 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is BROWN STRAUSS INC's fleet?

BROWN STRAUSS INC operates 24 power units and 24 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BROWN STRAUSS INC based?

BROWN STRAUSS INC is based in AURORA, CO, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.

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