GRAND ISLAND SALES & SERVICE INC
USDOT 243513 • 105 SKILLEN ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-163476 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 4, 2024 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932203E | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 25, 2025 |
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P100567-00 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 09001785 | ON FILE | Sep 30, 1993 | Sep 30, 1995 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932203D | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932203D | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932203C | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932203C | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 4, 2024 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932203B | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010749-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCT000152017 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGT000152017 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2017 | May 16, 2019 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGT000152016 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCT000152016 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCT000152015 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGT000152015 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2015 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000152014 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2014 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000152014 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT00294 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2003 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPJ0001453 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2002 | Nov 30, 2003 |
| AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3ML 763 047-00 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2000 | Sep 30, 2002 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | UMB 375-16-90 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 1999 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 823 MZG 80657292 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 1996 | Sep 30, 2000 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 823 XCG 0255 1631 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 1996 | Sep 30, 1999 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | JK 2666617 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 1995 | Sep 30, 1996 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CA 2771744 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 1993 | Mar 15, 1996 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA5418292 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 1990 | Apr 5, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932203E | BIPD/Excess | Dec 25, 2025 | Dec 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100567-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932203D | BIPD/Excess | Dec 7, 2024 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932203D | BIPD/Excess | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932203C | BIPD/Excess | Jan 4, 2024 | Jan 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932203C | BIPD/Excess | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932203B | BIPD/Excess | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | UMB 375-16-90 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010749-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGT000152017 | BIPD/Excess | May 16, 2019 | May 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCT000152017 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCT000152016 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGT000152016 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCT000152015 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGT000152015 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000152014 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000152014 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT00294 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | CPJ0001453 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2003 | Nov 30, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 3ML 763 047-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | 823 MZG 80657292 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2000 | Sep 30, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 823 XCG 0255 1631 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 30, 1999 | Sep 30, 1999 |
| CANCEL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | JK 2666617 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 1996 | Sep 30, 1996 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CA5418292 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 1996 | Apr 5, 1996 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | CA 2771744 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 1996 | Mar 15, 1996 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 09001785 | CARGO | Sep 30, 1995 | Sep 30, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-163476 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC163476 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2024 |
| MC163476 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC163476 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2019 |
| MC163476 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2014 |
| MC163476 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2014 |
| MC163476 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 5, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC163476 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 3, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC163476 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 3, 1982 | — | Unknown |
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
5 states • 63 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 63 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 2 | 2 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | 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:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (63 inspections)
Showing 50 of 63
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MURRAY | Ridge Rd | ...VC6888 | GRAND ISLAND SALES & SERVICE INC |
| May 11, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERFIELD TWP | RAMP 013A | ...962527 | GRAND ISLAND SALES & SERVICE INC |
| Feb 5, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...211290 | GRAND ISLAND SALES & SERVICE INC |
| Dec 22, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...451509 | GRAND ISLAND SALES & SERVICE INC |
| Aug 11, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...303508 | GRAND ISLAND SALES & SERVICE INC |
| Mar 22, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...365788 | GRAND ISLAND SALES & SERVICE INC |
| Jun 5, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2014 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2013 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2013 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2012 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2012 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2012 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2011 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2007 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2007 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2003 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2003 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2001 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2001 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 1999 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 1999 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 1997 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events