JIM BROWN CHEVROLET INC
40-unit auto hauler based in Mentor, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A+ (excellent).
- USDOT
- 986679
- MC
- MC1645501
- Based
- Mentor, OH
- Contact
- 4402555511 · cmurphy@driveclassic.com
What this carrier is
Hauling driveaway/towaway and other: auto parts, JIM BROWN CHEVROLET INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Mentor, OH. 40 power units, 40 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1645501 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 40 owned trucks.
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: 1,597 motor carriers operating 40 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A+ grade. Main caution: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 22.54 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 10.16 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 4.51 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 75.76 | 0.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.01 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 40-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 986679: 3 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Jan 6, 2025 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 |
| Total violations | 2 |
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with driveaway/towaway, and other: auto parts on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
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+ (excellent) against 1,597 peer carriers operating 40 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 2 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 2 violations.
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running local lanes with 40 power units on file.
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