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JAMES EDWARD GROSS JR
DBA: Gross Trucking Express
Cedar Hill, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1991809 · MC 966582
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-966582 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC966582
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP96604D
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1991809
MC Number
MC-966582
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 31, 2023
FMCSA Registration
February 4, 2010
Authority Granted
May 6, 2016
Annual Mileage
58,988 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Cedar Hill, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBeveragesPaper Products
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSZYB1YLA78977 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1Z9HR3229K1000399 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | 7CDA9DST0M | US-0075 IN COLLIN CO. (226-256, TX | II | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
1FUYSZYB1YLA78977 1Z9HR3229K1000399 |
TX 1N58597 OK DK8719 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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