GENERAL ALUM NEW ENGLAND CORP
USDOT 320078 • DBA: GAC CHEMICAL • 34 KIDDER POINT ROAD, SEARSPORT, ME, 04974
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-613608 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | FFX2004875 | ON FILE | Mar 26, 2012 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP1547582 | ON FILE | Mar 26, 2012 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 8806375 | ON FILE | May 20, 2009 | Jul 21, 2013 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP1547582 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 26, 2012 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | FFX2004875 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2012 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08523307-003 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2011 | Mar 26, 2012 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | G2491298A-002 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2010 | Mar 26, 2010 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08523307-002 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2010 | Mar 26, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP8806375 | REPLACED | May 20, 2009 | May 20, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 8806375 | REPLACED | May 20, 2009 | May 20, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMP 8806375 | REPLACED | May 20, 2009 | May 20, 2009 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | G2491298A | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2009 | Mar 26, 2012 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08523307 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2009 | Mar 26, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP5243989 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2007 | Apr 25, 2009 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | SEO 5243991 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2007 | Apr 25, 2009 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | H920000074 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2007 | Apr 25, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP1547582 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | FFX2004875 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | FFX2004875 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP1547582 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 8806375 | CARGO | Jul 21, 2013 | Jul 21, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08523307-003 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2012 | Mar 26, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | G2491298A | BIPD/Excess | Mar 26, 2012 | Mar 26, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08523307-002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2011 | Mar 26, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | G2491298A-002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2010 | Mar 26, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08523307 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2010 | Mar 26, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP8806375 | CARGO | May 20, 2009 | May 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | IMP 8806375 | CARGO | May 20, 2009 | May 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 8806375 | CARGO | May 20, 2009 | May 20, 2009 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SEO 5243991 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 25, 2009 | Apr 25, 2009 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP5243989 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2009 | Apr 25, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H920000074 | CARGO | Apr 25, 2009 | Apr 25, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-613608 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC613608 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2025 |
| MC613608 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 21, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC613608 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 2007 | REVOKED | May 4, 2009 |
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 • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (6 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 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 (13 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUCKSPORT | STATE ROUTE 46 | ...MS7230 | GENERAL ALUM NEW ENGLAND CORP |
| Nov 24, 2021 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CASWELL | VAN BUREN RD | ...ND7202 | GAC CHEMICAL |
| Mar 29, 2017 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2009 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2004 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2003 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 1999 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 1995 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records