Brown Trucking Company
USDOT 186265 · MC-148714 · Lithonia, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Brown Trucking Company is a corporation based in Lithonia, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 528 power units and 528 drivers, which ranks it #24 by fleet size among 235 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Georgia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 983 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 18.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% 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 33 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 4 fatalities, 31 tow-away), or 6.2 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, livestock, chemicals, beverages and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Brown Trucking Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 186265 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-148714 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 6908 Chapman Rd # R, Lithonia, GA 30058 |
| Phone | (770) 482-6521 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 186265.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 342 | 186 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,712 | 1,685 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 45,766,106 miles reported for 2023 – about 86,678 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 52% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 528 CDL drivers; 427 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 60 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 Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | Brown Trucking Company | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.8% | 17.8% | 16.3% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 85% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.2 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 48% higher than average |
| Inspections | 983 | 983 with a driver check, 447 with a vehicle check, 366 BASIC violations recorded, 17 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 3, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Brown Trucking Company?
Brown Trucking Company is registered with USDOT number 186265 and operating authority MC-148714.
How many trucks does Brown Trucking Company have?
It reports 528 power units (528 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 3,397 trailers, with 528 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 17, 2025).
Where is Brown Trucking Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Lithonia, Georgia 30058.
What is the out-of-service rate of Brown Trucking Company?
Over 24 months, 18.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% 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.