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GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC
Johnson City, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 123132 · MC 148089
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-148089 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ace American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
15.4% OOS · 49 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC148089
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Fidelity & Deposit Co. Of Maryland, since July 8, 2021
Authority Age
7 yrs, 3 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 49 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC148089
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy ISA H07936060
FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
Bond · $0 · Policy LPM9368456
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
123132
MC Number
MC-148089
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
July 9, 2019
Annual Mileage
1,571,936 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3015 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone
Owner / Officer
Devon Muse
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
49
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
29
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate26.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.0pp higher)
15.4% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
46th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 27 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 27 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 27 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 27 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN19
GA7
TX4
NC3
VA2
CO1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (46)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 51 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~23
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
20
Tractor
19
Semi-trailer
3
Truck
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Clark Trailer Service | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1CD2L4524JA011418 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR4MSMU7018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR4NSNP3316 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C45M016244 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148203H1522983 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206H1523013 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Clark Trailer Service | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1CD2L4520JA011416 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C37M050260 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 36 ft | 1TTF362S6J3089452 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR3LSLL2231 | 2 | — |
Show all 46 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR1TSWT4800 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR6TSWT5229 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR9TSWT5239 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148201H1522951 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148201H1523016 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820XH1522950 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820XH1523015 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Clark Trailer Service | Flatbed · 32 ft | 1CD2L3227EA010591 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Clark Trailer Service | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1CD2L452XJA011584 | 1 | — |
| 2026 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y288TRJ19729 | 1 | — |
| Clark Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1GD2L452XJA011584 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRDM7321BH713432 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 84 ft | 1GRDM84273M007501 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPALU9X26D661977 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1R1F148256K560046 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A212R008505 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Transcraft | Flatbed · 36 ft | 1TTF3630941074697 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF4520571081949 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR0JSJV1097 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR1LSLL2230 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR5JDJV6025 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR5LSLH6730 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR9JSJV1096 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR9JSJV1101 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0MSMU7016 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR5TSWT4802 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR6NSNT8342 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV7RSVB2676 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1PDUA1390 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4PDUA1416 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZRXPN135241 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4PN083667 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Dorsey | Flatbed · 45 ft | 7KYFC4523NED32474 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 45 ft | 7KYFC4524RED38970 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 7KYFC4527PED38963 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 45 ft | 7KYFC4527RED38946 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (49)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | I036550046 | MONTEREY TN | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN REITNOUER |
3AKJHLDR8TSWT5233 1RNF48A216R014892 |
IN 3965228 TN 753074T |
| August 27, 2026 | V262549178 | TX, TX | II | — | — | PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DORSEY |
3HSDWTZR8PN135237 7KYFC4526RED38968 |
TX R772185 TN 368837T |
| August 11, 2026 | 7HZ89DHA64 | TX, TX | I | — | — | GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY |
3AKJHTDV1PDUA1390 7KYFC4527RED38946 |
TX R642815 TN 368829T |
| July 30, 2026 | 1363001552 | RINGGOLD GA | III | — | — | SOUTHERN HERITAGE MASONRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHLDR9TSWT5239 13N148201H1522951 |
IN 3965457 OK 3627KP |
| July 6, 2026 | I035D42980 | MOHAWK TN | I | 3 | 1 | GENERAL SHALE BRICK | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11C37M050260 |
TN T5794HY |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | 1133620074 | FORT COLLINS CO | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPALU9X26D661977 |
CO 508HNK |
| May 28, 2026 | V262372106 | 506M TX288 BUS, TX | II | — | — | GENERAL SHALE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORS |
3AKJHPDV7RSVB2676 7KYFC4527PED38963 |
TX R691985 OK 368841T |
| May 14, 2026 | I035D42811 | MOHAWK TN | I | 2 | — | GENERAL SHALE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJHLDR1TSWT4800 1TTF362S6J3089452 |
IN 3965024 TN 131373T |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | V262341740 | US59 NB NACOGDOCHES SCALE, TX | II | — | — | PENSKE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DORSEY |
3HSDWTZRXPN135241 7KYFC4524RED38970 |
TX R647405 TN 368838T |
| April 27, 2026 | I034Q50108 | KINGSPORT TN | III | — | — | GENERAL SHALE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHLDR6TSWT5229 13N148201H1523016 |
IN 3965229 OK BN1242 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GESH ROME | 3 | September 10, 2025 |
| GENERAL SHELL | 2 | January 6, 2026 |
| GESH TRI CITY BLOCK | 2 | September 13, 2024 |
| SOUTHERN HERITAGE MASONRY | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| PENSKE | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
| SOUTHERN HERITAGE MASONARY | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
| GEBERAL SHELL | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2019 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| July 24, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 9, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 8, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 3, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 4, 2004 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Contract Carrier |
| October 26, 1993 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 25, 1981 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2005 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 8, 2021 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| August 31, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 13, 1993 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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