Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 290337 · MC-538974 · Updated 06/13/2026
DEAN BROTHERS INC
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4 power unitsavg 10.8 yrRegional · 3 statesEIGHT MILE, AL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-538974 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
2009–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Established 39 yearsNo active operating authority
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Driver out-of-service rate well above average16.7% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Multiple injury crashes3 crashes involving injuries are on record.
In good standing · 1
Operating authority3939 yr active
since 1987Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo33.333.3 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.8 yr
Model years 2009–2019 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is DEAN BROTHERS INC safe to work with?
Is DEAN BROTHERS INC safe to load? DEAN BROTHERS INC (USDOT 290337, MC-538974) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in EIGHT MILE, AL, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 39 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it high risk (64/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DBDEAN BROTHERS INC 64
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Frequently asked
What is DEAN BROTHERS INC's USDOT number?
DEAN BROTHERS INC's USDOT number is 290337, and its motor carrier number is MC-538974.
Is DEAN BROTHERS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, DEAN BROTHERS INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is DEAN BROTHERS INC's safety record?
DEAN BROTHERS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 64/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is DEAN BROTHERS INC's fleet?
DEAN BROTHERS INC operates 4 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DEAN BROTHERS INC based?
DEAN BROTHERS INC is based in EIGHT MILE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.