FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC
27-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Ripley, WV. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 427863
- MC
- MC874861
- Based
- Ripley, WV
- Contact
- 3043725452 · francisbrothers@frontier.com
What this carrier is
Hauling machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, grain, feed, hay, farm supplies, and other: sand; gravel; brine, FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Ripley, WV. 27 power units, 12 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC874861 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Conditional (Feb 18, 2020).
Fleet composition on file: 16 owned trucks, 9 owned tractors, 31 owned trailers, 1 term-leased trailer.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,135 motor carriers operating 27 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 15.95 | 62.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.33 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.15 | 139.6% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 44.03 | 65.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.75 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 27-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 427863: 35 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 31, 2026 in WV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 |
| Total violations | 27 (4 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 4 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Apr 2, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, grain, feed, hay, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (32 trailers against 9 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,135 peer carriers operating 27 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 26 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 27 violations, 4 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 27 power units on file.
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