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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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GRAY METAL SOUTH INC
USDOT 758148 · MC342105 · EIN 80-0321915 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
600 N POWELL AVE, DUNN, NC, 28334
(910) 892-2119 · MARGUERITE GRAY
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 11.1% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
13 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 248
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy 4R344665 · eff 12/31/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate11.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance144 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance85 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Unsafe Driving9 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 44 | |
| 395.8A-HOSPVI | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 395.8K2-HOSPVI | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
NC10
LA3
MS3
AR2
IN2
SC2
OK1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.26 | 1.26 | ≈12–19% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.70 | 1.81 | ≈86–93% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.21 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.08 | 6.19 | ≈66–70% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-19. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 58% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 42% (2 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, AR to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 56% · Speeding 44%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 71% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% · Wheels / rims 6%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 43 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: 7 inspections, 13 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 1 OOS · 77%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.56).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 2 OOS · 15%
395.8A-HOSPVI, 395.8K2-HOSPVI
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.275).
3. Other1 viol · 8%
393.47E
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 04/13/2026 | CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
32 other
Company profile
Officer
MARGUERITE GRAY
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
1998-07-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
12/18/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
12/31/2021 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4R344665
12/31/2021 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 4R344665
03/18/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q12 3140286
02/19/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2021)
12/31/2020 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q12 3140286
12/31/2009 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 01 UUN TK0563
12/31/2006 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 086 24 17
12/31/2005 — Insurance replaced — EXCELSIOR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA9 55 50 58
10/03/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (11/22/2023)
05/02/2002 — Insurance cancelled — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 810547H5818
12/31/1999 — Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 480303683
02/12/1999 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/22/2002)
12/31/1998 — Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 480303683 (FAX-TG)
07/06/1998 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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