VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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GRAVES OIL COMPANY INC
USDOT 239403 · MC377063 · EIN 64-0659371 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
226 PEARSON ST, BATESVILLE, MS, 38606-2429
(662) 563-4604 · CHARLES F GRAVES
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
15 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 262
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. — $4M BIPD · policy 6J54971 · eff 02/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance169 pts
Unsafe Driving63 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance30 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 110 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 18 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 172.600C1-HMER | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
TN23
MS15
US4
AR2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.02 | 4.06 | ≈44–51% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.61 | 2.64 | ≈29–33% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.39 | 0.39 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Haywood County, TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Haywood County, TN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 71% · Following / lane / reckless 29%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 65% (4 OOS) · Brakes 20% (2 OOS) · Wheels / rims 7% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 67%
393.60D, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.958).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer12 truck3 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
CHARLES F GRAVES
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
1983-11-08
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
03/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
02/15/2025 — Insurance filed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6J54971
02/15/2025 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 6J54971
02/14/2025 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 6J54971
02/14/2025 — Insurance cancelled — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 6J54971
01/08/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
12/19/2024 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy SCT1014119
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 6J54971
06/22/2023 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 6J54971
05/28/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Excess · policy CU856045B
05/26/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2023)
05/01/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2023)
05/01/2023 — Insurance filed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6E54971
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Excess · policy CU856045B
09/27/2019 — Insurance cancelled — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy CU 856045B
05/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy CU 856045B
12/12/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/26/2024)
07/23/2011 — Insurance cancelled — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 070569
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/239403.