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THE HALES COMPANY
Clayton, NC
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 385306 · MC 366031
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-366031 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Satisfactory
9.5% OOS · 46 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 46 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC366031
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 346-68-59
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN377467
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
385306
MC Number
MC-366031
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 19, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 13, 1990
Authority Granted
September 9, 1999
Annual Mileage
486,736 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
8031 Clayton Blvd, Clayton, NC 27520
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steve Brogdon
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
46
Driver Inspections
32
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.5% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
0 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
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
3
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | SC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 25, 2025 | SC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 5, 2025 | SC | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC23
SC7
MO3
VA2
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Flatbed
11
Incomplete Chassis
6
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2535DA629502 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X0MJ440255 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX9MJ440256 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X9MJ440254 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2533DA629501 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4EX5KJ378087 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX0MJ440257 | 3 | — |
| 2010 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Incomplete Chassis | 1N9C62H33A1012046 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320952013887 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X8RJ325737 | 2 | — |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4EX3KJ378086 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5121612C1128848 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131610P1214839 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZD49X1RF374331 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Incomplete Chassis | 1N9C62A3251012927 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Incomplete Chassis | 1N9C62F39H1012808 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Incomplete Chassis | 1N9C62H31N1012052 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Incomplete Chassis | 1N9C62H34B1012302 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Incomplete Chassis | 1N9C62H3XN1012051 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Flatbed | 1N9E62A1751012929 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320052013888 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2539DA629504 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X8RJ354803 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKZDPX8RJ325737 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX2MJ440258 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX9TJ227922 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M512161XA1123815 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131614H1165310 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131618H1165309 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4827HA036548 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4827HA036551 | 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 (46)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | 0006915501 | ELM CITY NC | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XKZDPX8RJ325737 5MC125312R3219084 |
KS 240544 ME 5260828 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 0006913067 | GARNER NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKZD40X9MJ440254 1TTF5320052013888 |
NC NL7449 NC DA83004 |
| September 3, 2026 | 0006911186 | GODWIN NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
3WKZD49X1RF374331 1TTF5320952013887 |
KS 246501 NC DA83005 |
| September 2, 2026 | 0006910685 | SELMA NC | III | — | — | STRUCTURAL STEEL PRODS. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKZP4TX2MJ440258 1TTF5320052013888 |
NC NE7610 NC DA83004 |
| July 21, 2026 | 0390001178 | CHAPIN SC | III | 2 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
1XKZP4TX9TJ227922 1N9C62H3XN1012051 |
AR AKB557 NC DC83564 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TE2IV-D | Driver - Operate a rented CMV without rental agreement on-board vehicle | |||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | 7760001204 | CHARLES CITY VA | III | 3 | — | STRUCTURAL STEEL PRODS. CORP. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MANAC |
3WKZD49X1RF374331 2M5131610P1214839 |
KS 246501 NC DB21146 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | 0006882362 | RICHLANDS NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MCKT |
3WKZD49X1RF374331 5MAPA4827HA036551 |
KS 246501 NC AF40953 |
| May 21, 2026 | 0006877819 | YADKIN COUNTY, US 421, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MANAC |
1XKZD40X0MJ440255 2M5131614H1165310 |
NC NL3322 NC CJ44482 |
| April 29, 2026 | 0006870449 | US421 NORTH BOUND EXIT 272, NC | III | 1 | — | FLORENCE CONCRETE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MANAC |
1XKZD40X0MJ440255 2M5131610P1214839 |
NC NL3322 NC DB21146 |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | 0344003132 | RICHBURG SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
1XKZP4TX0MJ440257 1N9C62F39H1012808 |
NC NL2469 NC DC84057 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NUCOR | 3 | April 30, 2024 |
| STRUCTURAL STEEL PRODS. | 2 | September 2, 2026 |
| FLORENCE CONCRETE | 1 | April 29, 2026 |
| OLD CASTLE APG | 1 | October 4, 2024 |
| ADAMS PRODUCTS | 1 | September 26, 2024 |
| NUCOR-YAMATO STEEL CO. | 1 | August 21, 2024 |
| STRUCTURAL STEEL PRODUCTS | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 22, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 21, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 22, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 8, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 26, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 31, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 7, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2000 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 9, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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