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KENNETH GRAVES
Finger, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $1,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $750,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 1256371 · MC 972316
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-972316 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Shelter General Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $1,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $750,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 3 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on September 27, 2004 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC972316
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 01-C-9034291
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1256371
MC Number
MC-972316
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 8, 2004
Authority Granted
June 15, 2016
Annual Mileage
118,736 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Finger, TN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS3
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV0FSGA4428 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96235M701267 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24885A597918 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | 2018011844 | MS, MS | II | 1 | — | KENNETH GRAVES | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| July 19, 2024 | 1012011669 | TISHOMINGO COUNTY, MS | II | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| April 16, 2024 | 1026011970 | FULTON SCALE US 78 WEST, MS | I | 8 | 3 | TENN-TOM PALLETS | — | — | — | — |
| 8 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| November 16, 2023 | 2014011591 | MARSHALL COUNTY, MS | II | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TENN-TOM PALLETS | 1 | April 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | Inactive Voluntary Suspension | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 15, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 15, 2026 | Notice Of Operating Authority Voluntary Suspension | On Record |
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