Browns Towing & Recovery LLC
North Royalton, OH
Profile data updated Jul 2, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
2
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2022 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2022. Based in North Royalton, OH, they operate a fleet of 2 power units. They are classified as Intrastate Only and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Browns Towing & Recovery LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Browns Towing & Recovery LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
2 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jan 20, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Subaru. Equipment breakdown: 1 OTHER, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OTHER | 1 | 50% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 50% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 1 | 50% |
| Subaru | 1 | 50% |
License plates on file (2 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNL6515 | OH | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| TOWEDVEHICLE | OH | Subaru OTHER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
Recent active vehicles (2 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
1
Inspections
24 months
10
Violations
Total found
6
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+93.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+77.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 10 | 6 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
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| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA985324126 | 08/14/2024 | 10/03/2024 | CANCEL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC is inferred to operate: Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC's authority currently active?
BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC been in business?
BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2022, making their authority approximately 4 years, 4 months old.
Where is BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC located?
BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC is physically located at 11640 YORK RD, NORTH ROYALTON, OH 44133.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in OH. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 100%) 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 393.11A1-LTSM — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 10 | OOS · 6 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 9 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
9 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BROWNS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC, of which 5 (56%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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