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ROBERT BROWN TOWING & RECOVERY

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Company CheckROBERT BROWN TOWING & RECOVERY · DOT 1481098

5053 GEORGE TAYLOR RD, SPENCER, VA, 24165

DOT# 1481098 MC# 558532 Spencer, Virginia 20 years

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2

Power Units

2

Drivers

0

Crashes (24-Month)

$1,000,000

Insurance

Not Rated

Safety Rating

2

Inspections

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Public record

3 events tracked · latest Aug 31, 2025 ↓ Show details ↓

Safety & compliance 2

Apr 15, 2025
Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
Apr 15, 2025
Clean roadside inspection, no violations.

Insurance 1

Aug 31, 2025
Insurance policy cancelled (BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC).

Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameROBERT BROWN TOWING & RECOVERY

DOT Number1481098

MC Number558532

Entity TypeCarrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationSpencer, Virginia

Added03/31/2006

MCS-15011/12/2024

Contact Details

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Physical Address5053 GEORGE TAYLOR RD, SPENCER, VA, 24165

Mailing Address5053 GEORGE TAYLOR RD, SPENCER, VA, 24165

Other Companies at This Address

Address5053 GEORGE TAYLOR RD, SPENCER, VA 24165

3

Others here

3

Distinct phones

2

Active

Company	DOT	Phone	Status
ROBERT A BRINEGAR TRUCKING INC	426842	Sign in	Active
ROBERT BROWN TOWING & RECOVERY this company	1481098	Sign in	Active
MAYO RIVER FARM SERVICE LLC	3173854	Sign in	Inactive
MAYO RIVER FARM SERVICE LLC	3173936	Sign in	Inactive

Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC558532

CommonNot Active

ContractActive

BrokerNot Active

Operating20 years

Company Overview

ROBERT BROWN TOWING & RECOVERY is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Spencer, Virginia. The company has been in operation for 20 years, registered with the FMCSA on 03/31/2006. The fleet consists of 2 power units and 2 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 17,891 miles (2023). With zero crashes across 2 inspections, ROBERT BROWN TOWING & RECOVERY maintains an excellent safety record. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC. Active operating authorities include Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, ROBERT BROWN TOWING & RECOVERY has a Trust Score of 100/100 (Excellent).

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage17,891 miles

Mileage Year2023

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

2

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

2

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatYes

Safety Summary

Safety RatingNot Rated

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000

Type91X

Effective08/31/2025

CompanyBUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC

Policy #AU100180

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet2 units

Drivers2

Mileage17,891 mi

Operating20 years

MCS-15011/2024

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total2

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Below National Average

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

2025

2 · 0 OOS -

Crashes

No crashes on record.

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Apr 2025, 2 inspections, 0 resulted in out-of-service (0% OOS rate).

Clean, no out-of-service violations in the last 24 months.

Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Inspection Records (2)

Date	State	Level	Location	Violations	OOS	Driver Viol	Driver OOS	Vehicle Viol	Vehicle OOS	HazMat
04/15/2025	NC	Terminal (Level V)	BROWNS TOWING PVA	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
04/15/2025	NC	Terminal (Level V)	BROWNS TOWING PVA	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections2

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC	AU100180	$1,000,000	08/31/2024	08/31/2025	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC	AU100180	$1,000,000	08/31/2023	08/31/2024	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC	AU100180	$1,000,000	08/31/2021	08/31/2023	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC	AU100180	$1,000,000	08/31/2020	08/31/2021	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC	AU100180	$1,000,000	08/31/2019	08/31/2020	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC	AU100180	$1,000,000	08/31/2018	08/31/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC	AU100180	$1,000,000	08/31/2017	08/31/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY	PTOWK007098-00	$1,000,000	08/31/2015	08/31/2016	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	STATE AUTO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO.	STOWK000311-00	$1,000,000	08/31/2014	08/31/2015	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY	CAM0018180	$1,000,000	08/31/2013	08/31/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY	CMM0018180	$1,000,000	08/31/2011	09/08/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY	CMM0018180	$1,000,000	08/31/2011	08/31/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY	TUM 4600582-00	$1,000,000	08/31/2008	10/19/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY	TUM 4600582-00	$1,000,000	08/31/2008	08/31/2011	Replaced
34	CARGO	PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY	P0032 680 117	$0	08/31/2007	08/31/2008	Cancelled
34	CARGO	PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY	P0032 680 117	$0	08/31/2007	08/28/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY	P0032 680 117	$750,000	08/31/2007	08/31/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY	P0032 680 117	$750,000	08/31/2007	08/28/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	N010 600 300	$750,000	08/31/2006	08/31/2007	Replaced
34	CARGO	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	N010 600 300	$0	08/31/2006	08/31/2007	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.	TR 29823929	$1,000,000	08/30/2016	08/31/2017	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY	TUM 4600582-00	$750,000	08/28/2008	04/20/2009	Replaced
34	CARGO	NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY	TUM 4600582-00	$0	08/28/2008	04/20/2009	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	72TPN383543	$1,000,000	07/21/2006	08/31/2006	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	72TPN383543	$1,000,000	07/21/2006	10/03/2006	Cancelled
34	CARGO	NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY	TUM 4600582-00	$0	04/20/2009	04/17/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY	TUM 4600582-01	$1,000,000	04/20/2009	08/31/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	TAP0727702	$750,000	04/10/2006	07/21/2006	Replaced

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC558532	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/22/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/27/2011
MC558532	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/06/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/13/2006
MC558532	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/04/2017	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/30/2017
MC558532	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/04/2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/31/2016
MC558532	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/04/2015	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/31/2015
MC558532	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/04/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/29/2008
MC558532	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	04/21/2006	-	-

No revocation records.

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100/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown

100, no deductions

Clean record, the bar stays full at 100.

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Insurance coverage and carrier are on file with FMCSA.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

No Unsatisfactory rating on file.

What's lowering this score

Clean record, no deductions. This carrier starts and stays at 100.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers)	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.