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Freight Carrier/broker · Leicester, NC

MGI

Name: MGI
Address: 263 MORGAN BRANCH ROAD, LEICESTER, NC, 28748, US
Telephone: (828) 712-6468

263 MORGAN BRANCH ROAD · Leicester, NC 28748

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #789878
USDOT #2313730 USDOT Active

15
Power Units
17
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

MGI is a Leicester, NC freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 17 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-789878 and their USDOT number is 2313730.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/01/2025 · last updated Sep 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name MARLOWE GRADING INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/01/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,250,305 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: SC (13), NC (7), GA (7), TN (6). Home base: Leicester, North Carolina.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
6
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.21 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.27 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.53 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 1

Inspection Summary

33
Total
19
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 6

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 10

393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

MGI
263 MORGAN BRANCH ROAD
LEICESTER, NC 28748

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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MGI

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 6

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 10

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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