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GRAYS HOTSHOT LLC

Carrierintel Safety Score: 40/100. 25 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Aug 2026.

DOT 4045528MC 1531839ActiveNew Entrant: failed safety audit · 2023-11-28 (rescinded 2024-01-09)Motor CarrierInterstatePROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.NEEDHAM, AL

COMPANY

Authority since
2024-01-17
MCS-150
2026-10-20 · 20,000 mi (2024)
Fleet
2 units · 1 trailers · 1 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
20,000 mi (2024)

ADDRESS

Physical
7870 BRIGHTWATER RD
NEEDHAM, AL 36915
Mailing
P O BOX 246
GILBERTOWN, AL 36908

CONTACT

Phone
2052033147
Email
rollcoal2024@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
DONALD E GRAY JR
Title
OWNER/OPERATER

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
12
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstructionWater Well
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
42 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
85.7%
6 / 7 inspections

Carrierintel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

40
out of 100
Below Average
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Declared (MCS-150)
2 power units
Unique power units seen
1
+ 1 trailer VINs
Inspections
3
Discrepancy
0.5x

Minimal Risk

0 risk factors · 3 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
0 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 0 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
14% — 1 clean of 7 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
85.7% — driver OOS 4 insp., vehicle OOS 5 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
New Entrant: failed safety audit · 2023-11-28 (rescinded 2024-01-09)
Authority Events
10 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-10-20

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

No crashes in the last 24 months
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

INDUSTRY REPORTS

  • ELD Tampering — Carriers cited for ELD tampering under 49 CFR § 395.8(e), by carrier and state.
  • Top Violations — The ten most-cited FMCSA violation codes of the last 30 days.
  • Phantom Fleets — Declared power units against the vehicles seen at roadside inspections.
  • English Proficiency — Carriers whose drivers were cited under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2), by carrier and state.
  • Methodology — Where the data comes from and how the Safety Score and Risk Grade are built.

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