Brawner Builders — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
43 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Company domain, matches website
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
John W Brawner Contracting Co Inc
DBA
Brawner Builders
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
11011 Mccomick Rd Ste 300, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Phone
(410) 666-2500
Power units
107
Drivers
101
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
4.7%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 43 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
7.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 43 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
jackmurphy@brawnerbuilders.com — company domain
Domain age
brawnerbuilders.com registered 2003-06-25 (23 years)
Mail host
Google Workspace
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
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: MD 01/2026 · MD 07/2024 · MD 12/2023 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Jun 4, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 12, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 4, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 13, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Apr 3, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Mar 27, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 11, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Mar 2, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 24, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 28, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Dec 9, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Dec 1, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Dec 1, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Nov 20, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Nov 4, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Oct 16, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Oct 7, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 27, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full |
| Aug 25, 2025 | MD | Level III — Driver-only |
| Aug 14, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 13, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 12, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 19, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 2, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 28, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 31, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 27, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 26, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 19, 2025 | MD | Level III — Driver-only |
| Feb 10, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 23, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 17, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Oct 21, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Sep 12, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Jun 24, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Mar 22, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 17, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Dec 22, 2023 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Dec 21, 2023 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Oct 4, 2023 | MD | Level III — Driver-only |
| Oct 2, 2023 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 26, 2023 | VA | Level III — Driver-only |
Most recent 43 of 43 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
TenFourHQ re-syncs the federal record daily and logs every field that changes — address moves, fleet-size jumps, authority flips. Sudden changes are a classic fraud tell.
No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Baltimore bridge collapse: Brawner Builders says company 'in mourning' over loss of work crew - FOX 5 DC
FOX 5 DC · 3/28/2024
Employer of missing bridge workers vows to help their families. "They were wonderful people," exec says. - CBS News
CBS News · 3/27/2024
Construction firm sues owner, operator of ship that hit Key Bridge - Construction Dive
Construction Dive · 9/18/2024
Baltimore bridge collapse: What we know, who are the victims and will it affect US supply chain? - NBC4 Washington
NBC4 Washington · 3/27/2024
‘A terrible, terrible, unforeseen tragedy’: Six construction workers presumed dead in bridge collapse - Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Sun · 3/26/2024
One year after Key Bridge tragedy, Maryland officials face scrutiny - The Washington Post
The Washington Post · 3/26/2025
How a Night Shift on Baltimore Bridge Turned Deadly - WSJ
WSJ · 3/27/2024
Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed dead - KTLA
KTLA · 3/26/2024
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