Brightspeed — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
9 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Company domain, matches website
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Connect Holdings Llc
DBA
Brightspeed
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
319 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone
(980) 376-1221
Power units
14
Drivers
13
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 9 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 9 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
kristi.l.fearn@brightspeed.com — company domain
Domain age
brightspeed.com registered 2003-10-03 (23 years)
Mail host
Microsoft 365
Domain match
Email domain matches the company website
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
2
Reportable crashes
2
Tow-aways
1
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: WI 07/2025 · AR 10/2024 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | WI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Feb 25, 2026 | WI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Sep 12, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 15, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full |
| Mar 20, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Mar 13, 2025 | KS | Level I — Full |
| Dec 4, 2024 | WI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Oct 16, 2024 | WI | Level I — Full |
| Apr 8, 2024 | WI | Level III — Driver-only |
Most recent 9 of 9 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Brightspeed can replace copper with unique wireless technology - Fierce Network
Fierce Network · 9/9/2024
Two Brightspeed data centers up for sale in Missouri - Data Center Dynamics
Data Center Dynamics · 1/10/2025
Brightspeed Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability - CNET
CNET · 7/26/2025
Twenty-one States Push to Scrap Carrier-of-Last-Resort Laws - Broadband Breakfast
Broadband Breakfast · 4/11/2025
New telecom company nears closing on CenturyLink's business in Kansas, Missouri, 18 other states; will expand in three KC-area counties - The Business Journals
The Business Journals · 8/23/2022
Expanding Connectivity: Brightspeed boosts fiber internet subscribers with plans to increase local marketing efforts - Springfield Business Journal
Springfield Business Journal · 2/23/2024
Best and Worst Home Internet Providers - Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports · 1/29/2026
Brightspeed announces initial fiber build markets for Howell, Texas counties - West Plains Daily Quill
West Plains Daily Quill · 7/15/2022
Via Google News — headlines may include similarly-named companies; verify before acting.
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