GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC

NEWPORT, NC

USDOT 2491897 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: DAVID GARRISON Machinery / Large Objects Construction Based in NEWPORT, NC Grade B · 80
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Company officer: DAVID GARRISON
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC (USDOT 2491897)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): DAVID GARRISON (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2491897/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197576 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2491897
In FMCSA records since Apr 3, 2014 (~12y)
Company officer DAVID GARRISON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 26,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
770 HIGHWAY 24
NEWPORT, NC 28570
Mailing
PO BOX 1063
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2491897
In FMCSA records since Apr 3, 2014 (~12y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 26,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.21 vs 1.80 -1.59
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 47 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 33 33 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 6.06%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
47
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC is a motor carrier based in NEWPORT, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2491897. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 47 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Newport, NC. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 173% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (30 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

10.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 197,576 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,576 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,576 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 33 2 6.1% Jun 22, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 42
Hdsn 1
Kenworth 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 6.16 6 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 2.30 2 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (47 rows) View all 47 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88212474 Jun 22, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
88159430 Jun 16, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 396.17C-PI No
88040360 Jun 4, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87994364 May 28, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87671635 Apr 23, 2026 NC 3 70
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87659343 Apr 22, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87608504 Apr 16, 2026 NC 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 9TS No
87572179 Apr 13, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 82A1 No
87311304 Mar 16, 2026 NC 3 24
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87300977 Mar 16, 2026 NC 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86914367 Jan 28, 2026 NC 2 BRANDYWINE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86905906 Jan 26, 2026 NC 3 1247
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86749307 Jan 6, 2026 NC 2 RED BARN RD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86421821 Nov 24, 2025 NC 3 1124
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86312049 Nov 11, 2025 NC 3
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86282541 Nov 10, 2025 NC 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86234563 Nov 3, 2025 NC 3 US 264 NEAR SR 1410
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86195881 Oct 29, 2025 NC 2 US 17 NEAR POSSUM TRACK
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86057474 Oct 14, 2025 NC 3 US 70 NEAR SR 1605
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85748165 Sep 10, 2025 NC 2 US 70
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85747814 Sep 10, 2025 NC 2 NC 24
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.75A Yes
85221366 Jul 14, 2025 NC 2 US 264 NEAR HOG HEAVEN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84874914 Jun 4, 2025 NC 1 US 70 RADIO ISLAND
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 396.3A1BOS, 393.75A3, 393.47E Yes
84340167 Apr 7, 2025 NC 3 SR 1124
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83838226 Feb 10, 2025 NC 2 CIRCLE K
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0107169045 Dec 2, 2022 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104997914 Jan 30, 2017 NC 0 2 Yes No Injury
NC0104292633 Feb 11, 2015 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
NC 24 NC 2 1
SR 1124 NC 2 0
US 70 NC 2 0
1124 NC 1 0
1247 NC 1 0
24 NC 1 0
70 NC 1 0
BALENTINE NC 1 0
BOGUE LOOP NC 1 0
BRANDYWINE NC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 2
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC

Is GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2491897 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC's safety rating?
GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC had?
47 roadside inspections are on file for GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC's out-of-service rate?
GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC based?
GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 770 HIGHWAY 24, NEWPORT, North Carolina 28570. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC have valid operating authority?
GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC operate?
GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC self-reports 5 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for GARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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