Carrier profile · USDOT 278953 · MC293534 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Harold E Graves

DBA Sparta Avantex · Spartansburg, PA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1986
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay+7 more
6
Power units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
31K
Annual miles
40 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1994)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC293534
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 4, 2007Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Casualty Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
8
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater WellSaw Dust
Annual mileage
30,812 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
278953
MC / docket
MC-293534
Legal name
Harold E Graves
DBA
Sparta Avantex
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 15, 1986
Last MCS-150
Jun 9, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Harold E Graves's USDOT number?

Harold E Graves's USDOT number is 278953 and its docket number is MC293534.

Is Harold E Graves authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Harold E Graves's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Harold E Graves's fleet?

6 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 9, 2025.

What insurance does Harold E Graves carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Casualty Insurance Company.

Where is Harold E Graves located?

Harold E Graves is located at 45332 Sundback Rd, Spartansburg, PA, 16434. Phone: (814) 654-7836.

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