Is Damen Braswell Safe? DOT 966197 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Damen Braswell had?

Damen Braswell has recorded 14 total inspections, with 3 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is Damen Braswell located?

Damen Braswell is headquartered at 5614 Holiday Rd, Buford, GA 30518.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Damen Braswell is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 966197. The company operates from Buford, GA and maintains an active operating status with 7 power units and 4 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Damen Braswell by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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14 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate21.43%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 21.4% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Tow-Away

2 crashes recorded. Low count, but crash data should always be reviewed alongside inspection history.

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Carrier Insight

Damen Braswell is a small motor carrier operating in Georgia. With 14 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 21.4%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 2 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Damen Braswell has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 7 power units and employs 4 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 966197?

USDOT number 966197 is assigned to Damen Braswell, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Buford, GA.

How many inspections has Damen Braswell had?

Damen Braswell has recorded 14 total inspections with 3 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 21.43%.

Where is Damen Braswell located?

Damen Braswell is headquartered at 5614 Holiday Rd, Buford, GA 30518.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 966197 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Damen Braswell (DOT# 966197) – FMCSA Carrier Profile