GRAY METAL SOUTH INC

USDOT 758148 • 600 N POWELL AVE, DUNN, NC, 28334

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
758,148
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9108922119
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
804,837
Physical Address
600 N POWELL AVE, DUNN, NC, 28334
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1126, DUNN, NC, 28335
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 31, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-342105REVOKEDJul 22, 2002Nov 22, 2023

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBIPD/Primary4R344665ON FILEDec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2021
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD480303683ON FILEDec 31, 1998Dec 31, 1999

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEBIPD/PrimaryQ12 3140286REPLACEDDec 31, 2009Dec 31, 2020
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEBIPD/PrimaryQ12 3140286CANCELLEDDec 31, 2009Mar 18, 2021
HARTFORD UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary01 UUN TK0563REPLACEDDec 31, 2006Dec 31, 2009
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPA 086 24 17REPLACEDDec 31, 2005Dec 31, 2006
EXCELSIOR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA9 55 50 58REPLACEDDec 31, 2001Dec 31, 2005
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary810547H5818CANCELLEDDec 31, 1999May 2, 2002
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD480303683 (FAX-TG)REPLACEDDec 31, 1998Dec 31, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT4R344665BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2021
TERM/CANCLERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEQ12 3140286BIPD/PrimaryMar 18, 2021Mar 18, 2021
TERM/REPLERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEQ12 3140286BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
TERM/REPLHARTFORD UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY01 UUN TK0563BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2009Dec 31, 2009
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPA 086 24 17BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2006Dec 31, 2006
TERM/REPLEXCELSIOR INSURANCE COMPANYBA9 55 50 58BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2005Dec 31, 2005
CANCELTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.810547H5818BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2002May 2, 2002
TERM/REPLATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.480303683BIPDDec 31, 1999Dec 31, 1999
TERM/REPLATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.480303683 (FAX-TG)BIPDDec 31, 1998Dec 31, 1998

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-342105INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-342105INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC342105MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 18, 2023Unknown
MC342105CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 19, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 25, 2021
MC342105MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 3, 2002REVOKEDNov 22, 2023
MC342105MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 12, 1999REVOKEDJul 17, 2002

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
16%
Unsafe Driving
14%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
37
Violations
23
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.4%
Driver OOS %
5.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
14

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

11 states37 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (23 violations from 37 inspections)

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Violation Summary (23 violations from 37 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-DMOVEOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(b)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.3 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.62vs nat'l 1.80
-1.18 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 (37 inspections)

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Inspection History (37 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 16, 202686837655BOVINA SCALE I-20 EASTMSLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 14, 202686811405RIPLEY TNTNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 19, 202586395678DILLON SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLED, 395.3A1-HOSPDYes
Nov 2, 202586242376WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 393.45D-B, 393.53B-BNo
Oct 30, 202586195615US70 WB AT PRINCETON CHURCHNCLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 22, 202585852247EB SCALESMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 19, 202585565949US 421 @ NC 210NCLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 18, 202585253485GAFFNEY SCSCLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 19, 202585017256LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 25, 202584785004US 421 NEAR NC 27NCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 16, 202584762098GROVETOWN GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-DMOVE, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Mar 24, 202584214607BOVINA SCALE I-20 EASTMSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 4, 202584025027GRAYSONKYLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 7, 202583826032HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, SNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 20, 202583679554SPICELAND ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 395.8E-HOSPDNo
Jan 2, 202583524747US 421 NEAR NC 55NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 26, 202483307997I-95 SBNCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202482756459I-40NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Sep 20, 202482716385SC 72 GREENWOOD COUNTYSCLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 16, 202482681056KUTTAWAKYLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 4, 202482594077VAN BUREN ARARLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Aug 20, 202482454386WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 22, 202482232633ARDMORE TNTNLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 202482058124FRANKLINKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Jun 11, 202481885771STANTON TNTNLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 1, 202481494920US278 NEAR CR1638ALLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)No
Apr 1, 202481254336HOPE ARARLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75(a)(3), 393.11(b), 393.75(c)Yes
Mar 7, 202481059811GRENADA COUNTYMSLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 25, 202480686818SC 41 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 6, 202380373011DUMFRIES VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 27, 202380236362I140 NEAR US 17NCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 18, 202379682473CORINTH SCALE US 45 SOUTHMSLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 7, 202378839599HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 7, 202378840745RoadsideTNLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 22, 202378702956HAYWOOD CO SCALESTNLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 4, 202378529790I40 EB 304, 4 W SALLISAWOKLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.8(f)(1)No
May 3, 202378528530HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

26 total · 11.5% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
14
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
14

Crash History (14 records)

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Crash History (14 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 20, 2021ARTOW00JONESBOROSH18...413552GRAY METAL SOUTH INC
Dec 14, 2020NCINJURY02
Feb 5, 2018INTOW00
Jul 19, 2017NCINJURY01
Dec 16, 2016MDTOW00
Mar 2, 2015NCTOW00
Jul 8, 2014ALINJURY03
Jan 28, 2014NCTOW00
Feb 9, 2011ALINJURY01
Nov 24, 2008ALTOW00
Nov 21, 2007NCTOW00
Jul 30, 2004VATOW00
Jun 15, 2004NCTOW00
Sep 1, 2000NCFATAL10

Compliance Timeline

24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 22, 2023
Authority
Dec 31, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT • BIPD/Primary
May 20, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in AR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 18, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Dec 14, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 5, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 19, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 16, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 2, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 8, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jan 28, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 9, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 31, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARTFORD UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 24, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 21, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 31, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EXCELSIOR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 30, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 15, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 2, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2000
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Dec 31, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD
Dec 31, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD

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