FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
Brace
Phone (615) 779-6505Oskaloosa, IA
Find this carrier by: USDOT 385481 · 615-779-6505 · 6157796505 · Oskaloosa, IA
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- USDOT
- USDOT385481
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 1990 · 36 yrs
- Location
- Oskaloosa, IA
- MCS-150 filed
- Dec 11, 2023
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Passed an FMCSA review
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Brace is an inactive motor carrier based in Oskaloosa, IA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 385481. Phone: (615) 779-6505. It reports 5 power units and 10 drivers on its MCS-150 (Dec 11, 2023). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 385481 was first registered with FMCSA on Mar 13, 1990 (36 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Dec 11, 2023. FMCSA currently lists USDOT 385481 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Dec 11, 2023
- Registration record changed
- Not available
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 385481: roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Karl Fessenden
- Legal name
- Brace
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 385481
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Mar 13, 1990 (36 yrs)
- D&B (DUNS)
- 94334950
- Last MCS-150
- Dec 11, 2023
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Oskaloosa, IA
- USDOT registrations in Oskaloosa
- 257
- Currently active
- 126 (49%)
- One-truck operations
- 167 (65%)
- With for-hire authority
- 65 (25%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 5
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 13, 2026. This carrier reports 5 power units against a local average of 4.4.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 385481
- D&B (DUNS)
- 94334950
- Phone
- (615) 779-6505615-779-65056157796505
- crussman@brandsafway.com
- Officers
- Karl Fessenden
- Legal name
- Brace
- Address
- 814 N I St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Problem: USDOT registration is not active
FMCSA lists USDOT 385481 as inactive.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
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Authority & insurance
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FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Rated on
- Mar 3, 2009
- Last review
- Feb 24, 2009
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 10
- CDL drivers
- 10
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 4
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 6
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 5
- Trucks
- 5
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 605,879 (2022)
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckMCS-150 5 straight trucks filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Latest MCS-150 filed.
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 385481.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Mar 13, 1990
- Last MCS-150 update
- Dec 11, 2023
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Brace an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 385481 as inactive.
What is Brace's USDOT number?
USDOT 385481. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Brace?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (615) 779-6505; email crussman@brandsafway.com; address 814 N I St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577.
What is Brace's safety rating?
Satisfactory, rated Mar 3, 2009.
How many trucks and drivers does Brace have?
Power units: 5; drivers: 10, as filed on its MCS-150 (Dec 11, 2023).
What does Brace haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: metal/sheet/coil, building materials, construction, other, plus scaffoldng,insulatio.
What equipment does Brace operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (5 straight trucks filed on its MCS-150).
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