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CLIFFORD C HAY INC
Cobleskill, NY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 19738 · MC 446303
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2003
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-446303 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on May 17, 2013; first granted January 6, 2003 (23 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC446303
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0260464001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
19738
MC Number
MC-446303
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
January 6, 2003
Authority Reinstated
May 17, 2013
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
686 East Main Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Clifford C. Hay Ii
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | VT | — | 1 | Yes | Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VT7
NY2
MA1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dry Van
3
Semi-trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extre | Semi-trailer | 1E9AA5326R1588912 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPED49X1SD770035 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X7RD680794 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9FD295461 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAA532XT1002970 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W96L985729 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXDP9X4LD734061 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95392D476996 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X15D841261 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C22T011087 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA502XGA033529 | 1 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 3800004562 | VT, VT | II | 1 | 1 | CLIFFORD C HAY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MCKT |
1XP5D49X15D841261 5MAPA502XGA033529 |
NY 14783PF NY AM15508 |
| 396.3A1-HSH | OOSHubs - Smoking from hub assembly | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 62A0000991 | VT, VT | II | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EXTRE |
1NPXD49X7RD680794 1E9AA5326R1588912 |
NY 53552PC ME 5201245 |
| 393.207F-SASMD | OOSSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 11, 2026 | SPT5030029 | LITTLE FALLS NY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1NPXD49X7RD680794 1JJV532W96L985729 |
NY 53552PC ME 2571115 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | 51A0001567 | VT, VT | II | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT — |
1NPED49X1SD770035 1E9AA5326R1588912 |
NY 35922PF ME 5201245 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| August 12, 2025 | 36A0000249 | ROCKINGHAM, VT | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EXTREME TRAILERS LLC |
1XPBDP9X9FD295461 7VGAA532XT1002970 |
NY 62222PC ME 5501500 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | 51A0001349 | ROCKINGHAM, VT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EXTREME TRAILERS LLC |
1NPED49X1SD770035 7VGAA532XT1002970 |
NY 35922PF ME 5501500 |
| December 13, 2024 | 3500000165 | FERRISBURGH, VT | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1NPXDP9X4LD734061 3H3V532C22T011087 |
NY 35922PF ME 2571120 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 27, 2024 | 2161009448 | SHOREHAM, VT | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XPBDP9X9FD295461 1S12E95392D476996 |
NY 62222PC ME 2571117 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| April 11, 2024 | SPE0321608 | T/MANCHESTER, NY | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WANC |
1NPXD49X7RD680794 1JJV532W26L012580 |
NY 53552PC ME 261599C |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 25, 2024 | DQ00000664 | H-NATICK, MA | III | 2 | — | IRVING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ETLL |
1NPXDP9X4LD734061 1E9AA5326R1588912 |
NY 35922PF ME 5201245 |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IRVING | 1 | March 25, 2024 |
| CLIFFORD HAY | 1 | December 21, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 20, 2004 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 15, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2003 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 16, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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