M E GRASS & SONS INC
USDOT 164917 • 335 FORT ROAD, MARS HILL, ME, 04758
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-143680 | REVOKED | Mar 17, 1997 | Mar 17, 1997 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0140935 | ON FILE | Mar 2, 2006 | Jan 19, 2017 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 1480392 | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 1995 | Oct 18, 1996 |
| GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 1480392 | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 1995 | Dec 13, 1995 |
| AMERICAN CENTRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MNAE39029 | REPLACED | Nov 24, 1991 | Oct 20, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 0140935 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2017 | Jan 19, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 1480392 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 1996 | Oct 18, 1996 |
| CANCEL | GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 1480392 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 1995 | Dec 13, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CENTRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | MNAE39029 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 1995 | Oct 20, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-143680 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC143680 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 2, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC143680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC143680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC143680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC143680 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 1978 | REVOKED | Mar 12, 1997 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (3 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | 87241789 | PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB | ME | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87041940 | WEST GARDINER AT I-295 TOLLS | ME | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 86955862 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB | ME | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 83544984 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB | ME | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 83523750 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB | ME | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 80939023 | HOULTON | ME | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 80886284 | HAMPDEN - REST AREA NB | ME | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 80870482 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB | ME | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 80249058 | OLD TOWN ME | ME | Level 1 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2011 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2010 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2008 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2006 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2005 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2004 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 1999 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 1993 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 1992 | ME | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 1992 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records