Murphy Brown LLC
USDOT 1021423 · Warsaw, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Murphy Brown LLC (dba Smithfield Hog Production) is a company based in Warsaw, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 511 power units and 675 drivers, which ranks it #12 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 134 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 21.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 28 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (21 injuries, 0 fatalities, 26 tow-away), or 5.5 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, livestock, grain, feed, hay, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Murphy Brown LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Smithfield Hog Production |
| USDOT number | 1021423 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2822 Hwy 24 West, Warsaw, NC 28398 |
| Phone | (910) 293-3434 |
| First registered | Apr 19, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1021423.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 248 | 240 | 0 |
| Trailers | 495 | 320 | 0 |
- 1.32 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 28,238,782 miles reported for 2025 – about 55,262 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 58% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 675 CDL drivers; 230 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 415 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Murphy Brown LLC | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.4% | 17.8% | 13.8% | 20% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 17% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.5 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 30% higher than average |
| Inspections | 134 | 124 with a driver check, 42 with a vehicle check, 36 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in North Carolina
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among North Carolina carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Carriers Inc USDOT 229354 | Winston Salem | 317 | 349 | 553 | 11.6% | 16 |
| Cargo Transporters Inc USDOT 257768 | Claremont | 500 | 513 | 1,375 | 2.4% | 48 |
| Blue Max Trucking Inc USDOT 292091 | Charlotte | 316 | 316 | 671 | 6.4% | 24 |
| Hilco Transport Inc USDOT 328463 | Greensboro | 299 | 287 | 1,178 | 8.8% | 35 |
| Carolina Freightways Inc USDOT 2044030 | Eden | 389 | 198 | 221 | 28.3% | 15 |
| Epes Transport System LLC USDOT 120195 | Greensboro | 896 | 993 | 1,427 | 20.6% | 63 |
Other carriers near Warsaw
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Taylor Transportation LLC USDOT 311077 | Hope Mills | 114 | 106 | 193 | 29.1% | 5 |
| Concrete Service Company Inc USDOT 2453831 | Fayetteville | 105 | 79 | 91 | 7.0% | 6 |
| Contaminant Control Inc USDOT 729495 | Fayetteville | 104 | 60 | 62 | 4.3% | 0 |
| Kack Enterprise LLC USDOT 1782053 | Fayetteville | 101 | 106 | 35 | 42.1% | 4 |
| BRP Construction Inc USDOT 600391 | Fayetteville | 75 | 75 | 15 | 40.0% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Murphy Brown LLC?
Murphy Brown LLC is registered with USDOT number 1021423.
How many trucks does Murphy Brown LLC have?
It reports 511 power units (488 tractors, 23 straight trucks) and 815 trailers, with 675 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is Murphy Brown LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Warsaw, North Carolina 28398.
What is the out-of-service rate of Murphy Brown LLC?
Over 24 months, 21.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.