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Carrier profile · USDOT 427863 · MC-874861 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Francis Brothers LLC
27 power unitsavg 10.6 yrRegional · 6 statesRIPLEY, WV88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-874861 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.6Avg age (yr)
2010–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 36 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1990.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 41 inspections.
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo13.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.6 yr
Model years 2010–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC (USDOT 427863) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. effective May 10, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 13.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 23 vehicle-level and 29 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 26, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Feb 18, 2020 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC's USDOT number?
FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC's USDOT number is 427863, and its motor carrier number is MC-874861.
Is FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC's safety record?
FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC has a 13.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 41 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC's fleet?
FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC operates 27 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC based?
FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC is based in RIPLEY, WV, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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