Dale Brown Inc
USDOT 653828 · MC-307749 · Ardmore, Oklahoma · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Dale Brown Inc (dba Brown Transportation) is a corporation based in Ardmore, Oklahoma, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 95 power units and 85 drivers, which ranks it #46 by fleet size among 120 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Oklahoma. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 169 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 13.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 13.7 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dale Brown Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Brown Transportation |
| USDOT number | 653828 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-307749 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 405 N Rockford Place, Ardmore, OK 73401 |
| Phone | (580) 226-1616 |
| First registered | Aug 8, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 653828.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 149 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 7,035,585 miles reported for 2025 – about 74,059 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 85 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 85 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Oklahoma carriers with 50+ units (120).
| Measure | Dale Brown Inc | Same size, US | OK average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.0% | 20.5% | 16.2% | 36% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.2% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 13.7 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 188% higher than average |
| Inspections | 169 | 169 with a driver check, 115 with a vehicle check, 86 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dale Brown Inc?
Dale Brown Inc is registered with USDOT number 653828 and operating authority MC-307749.
How many trucks does Dale Brown Inc have?
It reports 95 power units (95 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 149 trailers, with 85 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 21, 2026).
Where is Dale Brown Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dale Brown Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.