Briner & Son INC
Fresno, CA
Profile data updated Jun 27, 2022 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2022 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BRINER & SON INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2022. Based in Fresno, CA, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Briner & Son INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1 Truck
Authorized Cargo Types
Briner & Son INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BRINER & SON INC
2 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Oct 9, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: GMC, Carson Trailer. Equipment breakdown: 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 33.3% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 67% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 33% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Carsn | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | 2 | 67% |
| Carson Trailer | 1 | 33% |
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
11
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+28.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | CA | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | CA | Walk-Around | 8 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BRINER & SON INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BRINER & SON INC is inferred to operate: Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Is BRINER & SON INC's authority currently active?
BRINER & SON INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BRINER & SON INC been in business?
BRINER & SON INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2022, making their authority approximately 4 years old.
Where is BRINER & SON INC located?
BRINER & SON INC is physically located at 8287 E OLIVE AVE, FRESNO, CA 93737-9549.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BRINER & SON INC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLSR — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-09 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-17 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 8 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), BRINER & SON INC was cited for 5 violations, of which 1 (20%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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