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GRUBB TRUCKING INC
Barbourville, KY
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
70.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 683194 · MC 318412
Satisfactory
Active 29 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-318412 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
70.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
70.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 87.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC318412
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA996224417
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
683194
MC Number
MC-318412
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 31, 1997
Authority Granted
May 16, 1997
Annual Mileage
250,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Barbourville, KY
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate87.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (66.8pp higher)
70.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th 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
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY8
GA2
IN1
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X7HD367958 | 7 | 4 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GM770705 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXJD472526 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25329M801003 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533DM549609 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628PD506680 | 1 | 1 |
| Hild | Semi-trailer | 1H9DMM12731022029 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GM608910 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | CV44783216 | LONDON, KY | II | — | — | HICKORY NUT MEATS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCDP9X7HD367958 1UYVS2532GM770705 |
KY 007322A KY 81695T |
| March 27, 2026 | 1443001638 | CARNESVILLE GA | II | 5 | 2 | HICKORY NUT GAP MEATS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCDP9X7HD367958 1UYVS2532GM770705 |
KY 007322A KY 81695T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | CV41016190 | LONDON, KY | I | 2 | 1 | JTM FOOD GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49XXJD472526 1UYVS2535GM608910 |
KY 009109A KY 65734T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | CV43854419 | MOUNT VERNON, KY | II | 3 | 1 | MARKSBURY FARM MARKET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCDP9X7HD367958 1UYVS2532GM770705 |
KY 007322A KY 81695T |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | CV44832417 | LONDON, KY | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCDP9X7HD367958 1UYVS2532GM770705 |
KY 007322A KY 81695T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 2, 2025 | CV43095112 | MELDRUM, KY | II | 3 | 3 | GRUBB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HILD |
1XPBD49XXJD472526 1H9DMM12731022029 |
KY 009109A KY 810326 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | OOSDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | OOSDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 11, 2025 | CV44970011 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCDP9X7HD367958 1UYVS2533DM549609 |
KY 007322A KY P1H960 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47B-BMBCAD | Air Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 6, 2025 | S217000042 | LONDON, KY | I | 1 | 1 | SARALEE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49XXJD472526 1GR1A0628PD506680 |
KY 009109A PE PT300R9 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 18, 2025 | 6081007928 | CYNTHIANA IN | III | 1 | — | PRO HEALTH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49XXJD472526 1UYVS2533DM549609 |
KY 009109A KY P1H960 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 18, 2025 | 0364000414 | MARIETTA SC | III | 1 | — | HICKORY NUT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCDP9X7HD367958 1UYVS25329M801003 |
KY 007322A KY 62435T |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HICKORY NUT MEATS | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| HICKORY NUT GAP MEATS | 1 | March 27, 2026 |
| JTM FOOD GROUP | 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| MARKSBURY FARM MARKET | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| SARALEE | 1 | August 6, 2025 |
| PRO HEALTH | 1 | May 18, 2025 |
| HICKORY NUT | 1 | April 18, 2025 |
| PILGRIMS | 1 | July 27, 2024 |
| DANONE | 1 | March 15, 2024 |
| INDEPENDANT FRUIT | 1 | January 29, 2024 |
| TYSON | 1 | December 28, 2023 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | December 5, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 21, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 24, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 1997 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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