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GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC
Johnson City, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 123132 · MC 148089
Active
Authority Active
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-148089 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$2,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
17.9% OOS · 36 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, 2 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 31.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 36 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
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
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 & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
17.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
28 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
31.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 56th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
36
Driver Inspections
26
Vehicle Inspections
20
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate31.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (36)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M2AG11C37M050260 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| June 12, 2026 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPALU9X26D661977 | 0 | Clean |
| May 28, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHPDV7RSVB2676 | 0 | Clean |
| May 14, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR1TSWT4800 | 1 | Passed |
| May 6, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDWTZRXPN135241 | 0 | Clean |
| April 27, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR6TSWT5229 | 0 | Clean |
| April 24, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGEDR3LSLL2231 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTH · 3HSDZAPR4PN083667 | 0 | Clean |
| January 6, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR5TSWT4802 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 22, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR1TSWT4800 | 0 | Clean |
| December 4, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGEDR3LSLL2231 | 0 | Clean |
| December 4, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR4NSNP3316 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 36 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| July 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| October 15, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| October 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| January 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| July 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| May 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| July 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
| December 4, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN19
GA6
NC3
TX3
VA2
CO1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (43)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 51 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
19
Flatbed
18
Truck
3
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 43 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR1TSWT4800 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR6TSWT5229 | 2 | — |
| 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. | — | 1GD2L452XJA011584 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | — | 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 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR9TSWT5239 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV7RSVB2676 | 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 | — | 7KYFC4527PED38963 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 3, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 4, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 4, 2004 | 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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