GRAY CARRIERS INC
USDOT 246090 • 1308 N AIRPORT RD, NORFOLK, NE, 68501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF017256 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF654052 | ON FILE | Feb 7, 2011 | Jan 4, 2012 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF017256 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0092895002 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZE7086 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2020 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZE7086 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0092895001 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP3048788C | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000006 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | GLA4280871-00 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CARGO | GLA4280871-00 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2011 | Feb 7, 2011 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | GLA9183259 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CARGO | GLA4280871-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2011 | Feb 25, 2011 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL561602 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL561465 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL561202 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL560879 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF551240 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP04135S | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP04135S | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP04135N | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2001 | Feb 13, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP04135M | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2000 | Feb 28, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP04135M | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2000 | Feb 13, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP04135M | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2000 | Jun 14, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP4135 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 1988 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP23136 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 1984 | Dec 11, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF017256 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF017256 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0092895002 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZE7086 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZE7086 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0092895001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP3048788C | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000006 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF654052 | CARGO | Jan 4, 2012 | Jan 4, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | GLA9183259 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | GLA4280871-00 | CARGO | Feb 25, 2011 | Feb 25, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | GLA4280871-00 | CARGO | Feb 7, 2011 | Feb 7, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF551240 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | GLA4280871-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561602 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561465 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561202 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL560879 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP04135S | CARGO | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP04135S | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP04135N | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2006 | Feb 13, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP04135M | CARGO | Feb 13, 2006 | Feb 13, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP04135M | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2001 | Feb 28, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP04135M | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2000 | Jun 14, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP23136 | CARGO | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP4135 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-172511 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-172511 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC172511 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2017 |
| MC172511 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2017 |
| MC172511 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2011 |
| MC172511 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2010 |
| MC172511 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2010 |
| MC172511 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2009 |
| MC172511 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2009 |
| MC172511 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2008 |
| MC172511 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2008 |
| MC172511 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2007 |
| MC172511 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2007 |
| MC172511 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 19, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC172511 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 19, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC172511 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 4, 1986 | REVOKED | Feb 25, 1999 |
| MC172511 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 1984 | REVOKED | Feb 25, 1999 |
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
6 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (42 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DELAWARE | RAMP US 20 E TO IA 38 N | ...FD2861 | GRAY CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 25, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | no city county crash | US 20 W | ...KM6049 | GRAY CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 5, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARYSVILLE | U077 | ...HK2361 | GRAY CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 19, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NE-79 | ...HY8666 | GRAY CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 28, 2021 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US HWY 20 | ...FD2859 | GRAY CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 21, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 75 WSB 114MM | ...LP1663 | GRAY CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 5, 2018 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2018 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2014 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2014 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2014 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2014 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2013 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2010 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2010 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2007 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2006 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2005 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2005 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2004 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2001 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 1999 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 1998 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 1997 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events