Brown Bear Transportation LLC
USDOT 2917532 · MC-983305 · Springfield, Massachusetts · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Brown Bear Transportation LLC is a company based in Springfield, Massachusetts, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 141 power units and 142 drivers, which ranks it #48 by fleet size among 129 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Massachusetts. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 164 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 21.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 7.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 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, liquids / gases, garbage / refuse, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Brown Bear Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2917532 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-983305 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 237 Albany St, Springfield, MA 01105 |
| Phone | (413) 736-9611 |
| First registered | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2917532.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 50 | 50 | 41 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.01 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.0 trailers per tractor.
- 8,833,300 miles reported for 2025 – about 62,648 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 37% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 142 CDL drivers; 2 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 140 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Massachusetts carriers with 50+ units (129).
| Measure | Brown Bear Transportation LL | Same size, US | MA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.6% | 18.8% | 13.0% | 15% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 53% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 58% higher than average |
| Inspections | 164 | 164 with a driver check, 111 with a vehicle check, 162 BASIC violations recorded, 90 hazmat-related | ||
| 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: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Massachusetts
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Massachusetts carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| W L French Excavating Corporation USDOT 398426 | North Billerica | 137 | 47 | 24 | 33.3% | 3 |
| C Naughton Corp USDOT 1961999 | Bridgewater | 81 | 45 | 48 | 33.3% | 2 |
| Noble Oil Services Inc USDOT 385422 | Norwell | 150 | 105 | 164 | 5.6% | 4 |
| Goulet Trucking Inc USDOT 141707 | South Deerfield | 110 | 110 | 178 | 10.2% | 6 |
| J P Noonan Transportation Inc USDOT 111448 | West Bridgewater | 180 | 177 | 100 | 15.2% | 6 |
Other carriers near Springfield
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Energy LLC USDOT 2917464 | Springfield | 74 | 62 | 59 | 23.3% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Brown Bear Transportation LLC?
Brown Bear Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 2917532 and operating authority MC-983305.
How many trucks does Brown Bear Transportation LLC have?
It reports 141 power units (141 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 3 trailers, with 142 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is Brown Bear Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Springfield, Massachusetts 01105.
What is the out-of-service rate of Brown Bear Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 21.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
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.