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141 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2917532 · MC-983305 ·
Brown Bear Transportation LLC
141 power unitsavg 10.7 yrMulti-region · 9 statesSPRINGFIELD, MA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-983305 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
141Power units
93 observed · MCS-150
92Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 10 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 267 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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Safety and violations
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Verification summary
BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2917532) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 168 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 114 vehicle-level and 168 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 141 power units and 142 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 8, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 2917532, and its motor carrier number is MC-983305.
Is BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 21.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 267 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 141 power units and 142 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in SPRINGFIELD, MA, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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