HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/135809-piedmont-grading-wrecking-co-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PIEDMONT GRADING & WRECKING CO INC
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (704) 392-8188, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC157584.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC157584 | — | The Hanover Insurance Company Policy IHR 5628123 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jun 30, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC157584 | — | BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAP0046284 · BMC-91 | $750,000 | Jun 30, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 3 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
0 of 6 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | NC | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Dec 8, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NC | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 21, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 15, 2024 | NC | 2 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The North Carolina average covers 60,599 vehicle and 118,016 driver inspections of all North Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 12 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 100.0% | 63.4% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351 | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375C | 1 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Davidson, NC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 135809 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC157584 |
| Legal name | PIEDMONT GRADING & WRECKING CO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 22 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 138,582 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 4, 1989) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PIEDMONT GRADING & WRECKING CO INC
What does PIEDMONT GRADING & WRECKING CO INC's operating authority allow?
MC157584: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PIEDMONT GRADING & WRECKING CO INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking PIEDMONT GRADING & WRECKING CO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 135809. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (704) 392-8188, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC157584, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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