The Martin-Brower Company LLC
USDOT 148192 · MC-173515 · Rosemont, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
The Martin-Brower Company LLC is a corporation based in Rosemont, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,483 power units and 2,501 drivers, which ranks it #8 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,218 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 94 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (40 injuries, 6 fatalities, 88 tow-away), or 6.3 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | The Martin-Brower Company LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 148192 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-173515 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 6250 North River Road Suite 9000, Rosemont, IL 60018 |
| Phone | (847) 227-6500 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 148192.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 33 | 6 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 699 | 745 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,103 | 583 | 0 |
- 1.69 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 97,559,348 miles reported for 2025 – about 65,785 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 58% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2,501 CDL drivers; 2,501 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | The Martin-Brower Company LL | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.8% | 14.8% | 22.2% | 28% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 34% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.3 | 2.6 | 5.7 | 142% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,218 | 1,215 with a driver check, 623 with a vehicle check, 314 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 17, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of The Martin-Brower Company LLC?
The Martin-Brower Company LLC is registered with USDOT number 148192 and operating authority MC-173515.
How many trucks does The Martin-Brower Company LLC have?
It reports 1,483 power units (1,444 tractors, 39 straight trucks) and 1,686 trailers, with 2,501 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 1, 2026).
Where is The Martin-Brower Company LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Rosemont, Illinois 60018.
What is the out-of-service rate of The Martin-Brower Company LLC?
Over 24 months, 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% 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.