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GRAY CARRIERS INC
Norfolk, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 246090 · MC 172511
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-172511 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
7.7% OOS · 35 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 1990)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC172511
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FC7606
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
246090
MC Number
MC-172511
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated December 10, 1990
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 36 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 23, 1984
Authority Reinstated
March 19, 2001
Annual Mileage
1,776,140 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1308 N Airport Rd, Norfolk, NE 68501
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Roy Gray
Officer 2
Sherry Gray
Cargo Types
General FreightDry BulkBeveragesPaper Products
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
7.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
26 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%
Ranks in the 20th 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
35
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.5% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (35)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | WESTERN ST · 5KKXAC000JPJL6777 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KKXAC004GPHK2362 | 0 | Clean |
| June 23, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB009HDHY8666 | 0 | Clean |
| March 14, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KKXAC002GPHK2361 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 2, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXFB009HDHY8666 | 0 | Clean |
| January 12, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KKXAC000KPKM6049 | 0 | Clean |
| December 3, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXFB009HDHY8666 | 0 | Clean |
| November 20, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KKXAC009LPMF1883 | 0 | Clean |
| October 12, 2025 | IA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALXFB002DDFD2861 | 1 | Passed |
| September 11, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KKXAC002GPHK2361 | 0 | Clean |
| September 3, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB009HDHY8666 | 0 | Clean |
| August 11, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | WSTR · 5KKXAC000KPKM6049 | 3 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 35 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 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 |
| March 14, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| January 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable head lamps | 6 | Cited |
| August 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable tail lamp | 6 | Cited |
| October 12, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | 5 | Cited |
| August 11, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| April 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | 3 | Cited |
| January 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| August 11, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | Cited |
| April 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2025 | IA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| June 25, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| March 5, 2025 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE22
KS5
IA3
SD3
MN1
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB009HDHY8666 | 4 | — |
| Western St | — | 5KKXAC002GPHK2361 | 4 | 1 |
| Western St | — | 5KKXAC009LPMF1883 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324MSA48443 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XMSA48463 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FP235006 | 3 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB001FDGL4448 | 3 | — |
| Western St | — | 5KKXAC000JPJL6777 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324MSA48460 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324PSB08175 | 2 | — |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326PSB08176 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512V4EL810735 | 2 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB000FDGR3880 | 2 | — |
| Wstr | — | 5KKXAC000KPKM6049 | 2 | — |
| Western St | — | 5KKXAC004GPHK2362 | 2 | — |
| Wstr | — | 5KKXAC005LPLP1663 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320PSB08173 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321MSA48464 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324MSA48457 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325MSA48466 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326MSA48458 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327PSB08171 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328MSA48459 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328MSA48462 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512V0BL386370 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512V0DL762942 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512V1AL330307 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FP235002 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537FP235009 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FP235013 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFP235005 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB000FDGB9242 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB002DDFD2858 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB002DDFD2861 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | — | 5KKXAC001KPKA8552 | 1 | 1 |
| Wstr | — | 5KKXAC003LPLP1662 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | — | 5KKXAC007KPKT1306 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 8, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 31, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2001 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 2, 1999 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 2, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 8, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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