T & L GRADING INC
USDOT 672113 • 144 TONYA RD, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 28086
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-364330 | REVOKED | Sep 3, 2013 | Sep 3, 2013 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | BIPD/Primary | S2173507 | ON FILE | Jul 5, 2016 | Jul 5, 2017 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 2891671 | ON FILE | Nov 8, 2010 | Nov 8, 2011 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 01-CE-692499 | ON FILE | Oct 20, 1999 | Jul 5, 2010 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E96142 | REPLACED | Jul 5, 2013 | Jul 5, 2016 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3E26207 | CANCELLED | Jul 5, 2010 | Aug 24, 2013 |
| MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ADR5476561 | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 1998 | Dec 15, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | S2173507 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2017 | Jul 5, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E96142 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2016 | Jul 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E26207 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2013 | Aug 24, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 2891671 | CARGO | Nov 8, 2011 | Nov 8, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01-CE-692499 | BIPD | Jul 5, 2010 | Jul 5, 2010 |
| CANCEL | MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY | ADR5476561 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 1999 | Dec 15, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-364330 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC364330 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 12, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC364330 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 8, 1999 | REVOKED | Sep 3, 2013 |
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
3 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | 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 (25 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
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAFFNEY | 2868 CHESNEE HWY | ...640810 | T & L GRADING INC |
| Aug 4, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHBURG | I77 SB 59 MM | ...425300 | T & L GRADING INC |
| Apr 25, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GASTONIA | LINWOOD RD | ...000485 | T & L GRADING INC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHESTER | GREATFALLS HWY | ...821933 | T & L GRADING INC |
| May 27, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | 85 | ...089103 | T & L GRADING INC |
| Jan 5, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | KINGS MOUNTAIN | 2283 | ...742055 | T & L GRADING INC |
| Jun 29, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2018 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2016 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2015 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2010 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2006 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2006 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2005 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2001 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records