Solid Ground Grading INC
Phone (828) 964-1343Boone, NC
Find this carrier by: Solid Ground Grading · Solid Ground · USDOT 3096261 · 828-964-1343 · 8289641343 · Boone, NC
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- USDOT
- USDOT3096261
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 2018 · 8 yrs
- Location
- Boone, NC
- MCS-150 filed
- Feb 12, 2018
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Solid Ground Grading INC is an active motor carrier based in Boone, NC, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 3096261. Phone: (828) 964-1343. It reports 4 power units and 3 drivers on its MCS-150 (Feb 12, 2018). In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 50% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 3096261 was first registered with FMCSA on Feb 12, 2018 (8 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Feb 12, 2018. Its vehicles were inspected 3 times on record, most recently on Oct 10, 2025, most often in NC.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Feb 12, 2018
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Oct 10, 2025
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Oct 10, 2025
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Chad Burgin Higgins
- Company officer 2
- Robert Bruce Higgins 2Nd
- Legal name
- Solid Ground Grading INC
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 3096261
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Feb 12, 2018 (8 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Feb 12, 2018
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- January 2026 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Boone, NC
- USDOT registrations in Boone
- 242
- Currently active
- 92 (38%)
- One-truck operations
- 141 (58%)
- With for-hire authority
- 60 (25%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 3
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 6, 2026. This carrier reports 4 power units against a local average of 4.0.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 3096261
- Phone
- (828) 964-1343828-964-13438289641343
- cbhiggins13@gmail.com
- Officers
- Chad Burgin Higgins, Robert Bruce Higgins 2Nd
- Legal name
- Solid Ground Grading INC
- Address
- 2085 Nc Highway 194 N, Boone, NC 28607-7705
- Mailing address
- PO Box 1398, Boone, NC 28607-1398
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1NKDX8EX03J708650, 1XP5DB9X5JN252108
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 3096261 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Higgins Excavating Nc LLCUSDOT 4212991 · Boone, NCSame officerActivePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 6, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 6, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 6, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 6, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 3 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 2 (1 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 14 | 1 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | — | 2 | 1 |
| 390.21B | — | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2FT | — | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2RG | — | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95A | No or defective emergency equipment (triangles, flares, fuses) | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95F | Emergency equipment missing or insufficient | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 6, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Oct 10, 2025
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | 86031827 | NC | River St @ Peacock Hall | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 9 / 1 | 10 violations
|
| Oct 2, 2025 | 85951443 | NC | US 421 | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 85338420 | NC | United States Highway 321 Nort | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| NC · North Carolina | 3 | 1 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 3
- CDL drivers
- 3
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 3
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 4
- Trucks
- 4
- Buses
- 0
- Seen at inspections
- 2 trucks
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1NKDX8EX03J708650 | 2003 | Kenworth T800 | Straight Truck | YA189357 NC | 1 | Oct 10, 2025 | 6 / 1 |
| 1XP5DB9X5JN252108 | 1988 | Peterbilt 379 | Straight Truck | YA111150 NC | 2 | Oct 2, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckInspection 2 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 3096261.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Feb 12, 2018
- Last MCS-150 update
- Feb 12, 2018
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Solid Ground Grading INC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 3096261 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Solid Ground Grading INC's USDOT number?
USDOT 3096261. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Solid Ground Grading INC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (828) 964-1343; email cbhiggins13@gmail.com; address 2085 Nc Highway 194 N, Boone, NC 28607-7705; mailing address PO Box 1398, Boone, NC 28607-1398.
What is Solid Ground Grading INC's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Solid Ground Grading INC have?
Power units: 4; drivers: 3, as filed on its MCS-150 (Feb 12, 2018).
What does Solid Ground Grading INC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), farm supplies, construction, other, plus other.
What equipment does Solid Ground Grading INC operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (2 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has Solid Ground Grading INC had?
Inspections: 3; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Solid Ground Grading INC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives January 2026. The latest filing stored here is Feb 12, 2018. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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