TRI JAY TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC
USDOT 382035 • 755 11TH AVE BLVD SE, HICKORY, NC, 28601
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
382,035
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
8283281191
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
36
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
1,429,866
Physical Address
755 11TH AVE BLVD SE, HICKORY, NC, 28601
Mailing Address
P O BOX 2332, HICKORY, NC, 28603
Contact
Phone: 8283281191
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
1.28
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspections
40
Violations
38
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.0%
Driver OOS %
10.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
36
Crash Records
9
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
2
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 40 inspections
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Violation Summary (38 violations from 40 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 3 | 2 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
0.95vs nat'l 1.80
-0.85 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (40 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
27 total · 11.1% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
8
Crash History (9 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | PLANK RD | ...162221 | TRI JAY TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Feb 28, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | 53 | ...MV2604 | TRI JAY TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Dec 20, 2010 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2010 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2010 | NC | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2009 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2006 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2005 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 1995 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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