ENCOUNTER LOGISTICS, LLC
DOT# 2235790
MC# 550846CARRIER/SHIPPER
Broker
Trust Score
88 / 100
B Good
Components
Compliance · 40% 100
Safety · 35% 65
Insurance · 25% 100
Confidence: medium · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
How is this calculated?
Potential Chameleon Carrier
This carrier shares strong identity signals with carriers that had safety concerns. This is a heuristic flag, not a confirmed finding.
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DOT# 910971—May be a successor to DOT 910971 (BROWNING TRANSPORTATION, INC., inactive). Linked by: officer, phone
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DOT# 932659—May be a successor to DOT 932659 (CONTINENTAL WESTERN EXPRESS, INC., inactive). Linked by: address, officer, phone
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DOT# 2448195—May be a successor to DOT 2448195 (FAINE TRANSPORTATION LLC, inactive). Linked by: address, officer
Overview
Contact
Phone: (513) 870-4800
Email: operations@encounterlogistics.com
Company Officers
DONALD BROWNING
JUSTIN SOWA
Business Info
D&B #: 0
Fleet
—
Power Units
—
Drivers
Authority
Status: —
FMCSA add date: Nov 19, 2011
Broker authority: ACTIVE
Authority History (6)
| Authority Type | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2024 → Aug 28, 2024 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2013 → Mar 11, 2013 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2010 → Jul 21, 2010 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2009 → Nov 13, 2009 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2009 → Sep 23, 2009 |
| PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2006 |
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/Feed/HayMeatDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Active Certifications
Property
MCS-150
Last updated: May 30, 2025
Operation Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Intrastate Hazmat
Related Companies
| Company | DOT# | MC# | Location | Status | Linked By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNING TRANSPORTATION, INC. | 910971 | 394369 | MORNING VIEW, KY | INACTIVE | DomainOfficerPhone |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN EXPRESS, INC. | 932659 | 401479 | HAMILTON, OH | INACTIVE | AddressOfficerPhone |
| FAINE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2448195 | 688425 | HAMILTON, OH | INACTIVE | AddressOfficer |
| C & M COURIER SERVICES INC. | 601855 | 289927 | BRIDGEPORT, WV | INACTIVE | Officer |
| DBC TRANSPORT L L C | 3211512 | 1002994 | BILLINGS, MO | INACTIVE | Officer |
| SHIPPERS DIRECT, INC. | 1537329 | 572157 | FAIRFIELD, OH | INACTIVE | Phone |
| ZARTRAN, LLC | 1758689 | 643148 | FAIRFIELD, OH | INACTIVE | Phone |
Recent Changes
Identitycompany officer 1: DONALD BROWNING → DONALD BROWNINGSep 5, 2026
Identitycompany officer 1: DONALD BROWNING → DONALD BROWNINGAug 20, 2026
Safety
No safety data on file
FMCSA has no safety inspection or crash data recorded for this carrier.
Insurance
1 policy on file1 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURETY | Active | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 101671792 | Not published | Nov 5, 2013 | — | 84 |
Insurance History (10)
| Type | Insurer | Status | Coverage | Effective | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | — | Nov 5, 2013 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | — | Nov 5, 2013 | Nov 5, 2013 |
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | — | Nov 5, 2013 | Nov 5, 2013 |
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | — | Mar 9, 2006 | Nov 17, 2009 |
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | — | Mar 9, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 |
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | Name ChangedNAMECHG | — | Mar 9, 2006 | Sep 23, 2009 |
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | CancelledCANCEL | — | Mar 9, 2006 | Mar 8, 2013 |
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | — | Mar 9, 2006 | Nov 5, 2013 |
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | CancelledTERM/CANCL | — | Mar 9, 2006 | Jul 23, 2010 |
| TRUST_FUND · F85 | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | — | Mar 9, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 |
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