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GRAYS HOTSHOT LLC
Needham, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4045528 · MC 1531839
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1531839 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Specialty Ins. Co.
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 17, 2024; first granted April 6, 2023 (3 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on November 28, 2023 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1531839
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $300,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA975402644
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4045528
MC Number
MC-1531839
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 16, 2023
Authority First Granted
April 6, 2023
Authority Reinstated
January 17, 2024
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7870 Brightwater Rd, Needham, AL 36915
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Donald Gray Jr
Officer 2
Jennifer James
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL2
LA1
MS1
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RPHL2DG543823 | 4 | 4 |
| Commercial | Semi-trailer | PH1505GA104910000 | 4 | 4 |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | MC00513106 | I-20 W MS | I | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM COMMERCIAL |
3C63RPHL2DG543823 PH1505GA104910000 |
AL AOC22NH AL 15AOUX2 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 1406001592 | WAGARVILLE AL | II | 6 | 1 | GRAYS HOTSHOT LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C63RPHL2DG543823 PH1505GA104910000 |
AL A0C22NH AL 15A0UX2 |
| 393.75B-TF | OOSTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 1406001537 | THEODORE AL | I | 16 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C63RPHL2DG543823 PH1505GA104910000 |
AL A0C22NH AL 15A0UX2 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 18, 2025 | LARRS00628 | SLIDELL LA | I | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM OTHER |
3C63RPHL2DG543823 PH1505GA104910000 |
AL A0C22NH AL 15A0UX2 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 31, 2024 | 3226008419 | I-10 SNEADS WIM EB, FL | I | 5 | 1 | METALCRAFT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM OTHER |
3C63RPHL2DG543823 PH1505GA104910000 |
AL 15A0T68 AL 15A0UX2 |
| 396.3A1-STLC | OOSSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| METALCRAFT | 1 | January 31, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | Active Administrative Correction | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 7, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 6, 2026 | Active Administrative Correction | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 1, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 17, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 2, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 6, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | |
| November 28, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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