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GRAYSON MITCHELL INC
USDOT 291180 • EMPORIA, VA
MoverAudit grade: B, based on federal records below
✓ No major red flags found
Complaint history
No federal complaints on record in the last 4 years. Records checked against the FMCSA household goods complaint database.
Company details
Legal nameGRAYSON MITCHELL INC
Address2462 SUSSEX DR, EMPORIA, VA 23847
Phone(434) 634-9159
Company officerH GRAYSON MITCHELL JR
OrganizationCorporation
In business sinceMay 1987
Last FMCSA updateAug 2012
Fleet & authority
Power units (trucks)263
Drivers224 (224 CDL)
Operation classAuthorized For Hire
Carrier operationInterstate
Broker authorityn/a
Carrier authorityn/a
Safety ratingSatisfactory (Aug 1988)
Prior revocationYes
MoverAudit risk score: 10/100
Computed from objective federal flags only: broker-only registration, fleet size, complaint volume and severity, hostage-goods reports and past revocations. Lower is safer. This is a summary of public records, not a review.
Complaints vs. other checked movers
Red flags & green flags
!No federal complaints on record in the last 4 years.
!Operating authority was revoked at least once (see authority history below).
✓Official FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
✓263 trucks registered with FMCSA.
✓No hostage-goods complaints on record.
✓In business since 1987: a long federal track record.
Roadside safety & insurance
Roadside safety record
Vehicle inspections0
Driver inspections0
Crashes, last 3 years0
FMCSA safety ratingSatisfactory
FMCSA safety categories (SMS BASICs), last 24 months:
Unsafe DrivingClean, no violations on record
Hours-of-Service ComplianceClean, no violations on record
Driver FitnessClean, no violations on record
Controlled Substances / AlcoholClean, no violations on record
Vehicle MaintenanceClean, no violations on record
Insurance on file
Liability insuranceNot on file
Cancellations, 3 yrs0
Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance filings, refreshed nightly.
Insurance policy history
Aug 2011 → Aug 2012
Underwriters At Lloyds London (Cargo)
$750k
Cancelled
Feb 2010 → Aug 2011
Underwriters At Lloyds London (Cargo)
$750k
Cancelled
Jul 2009 → May 2013
Western Surety Co. (Surety)
$750k
Cancelled
Jul 2007 → Aug 2012
Cherokee Insurance Company (Bipd/primary)
$750k
Cancelled
Jan 2006 → Jul 2007
Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (Bipd/primary)
$750k
Cancelled
Jan 2005 → Jan 2006
Sirius America Insurance Company (Bipd/primary)
$750k
Cancelled
Jul 2004 → Feb 2010
Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America (Cargo)
$750k
Cancelled
Jul 2004 → Feb 2010
Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America (Cargo)
$750k
Cancelled
Every liability policy this company filed with FMCSA, newest first. Frequent insurer changes or repeated cancellations are worth a direct question; one long-running policy is what stability looks like.
Authority history
May 8, 2013 Revoked
Property broker: reinstated -> revoked
Aug 20, 2012 Revoked
Motor property common carrier: reinstated -> revoked
Aug 20, 2012 Revoked
Motor property contract carrier: reinstated -> revoked
Jul 24, 2007 Discontinued revocation
Common: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Jul 24, 2007 Discontinued revocation
Contract: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Apr 19, 2006 Revoked
Property broker: reinstated -> revoked
Mar 14, 2006 Revoked
Motor property contract carrier: granted -> revoked
Mar 14, 2006 Revoked
Motor property common carrier: granted -> revoked
Mar 14, 2006 Revoked
Property broker: granted -> revoked
Jan 24, 2006 Discontinued revocation
Common: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Shared identity check
This company shares an address, phone or officer with 1 other registered mover, none with visible red flags. Shared registration details are common for family businesses and shared offices; listed here for transparency.
Is Grayson Mitchell INC reliable? Our read of the record
On the evidence, Grayson Mitchell INC looks like a reliable operator: operating since 1987 with zero federal complaints in the last four years, 263 registered trucks. A record like this is exactly what an honest mover's file tends to look like.
No public record can guarantee your specific move, so keep the basics: written binding estimate, USDOT 291180 on the paperwork, and reasonable deposit. But nothing in the federal file says walk away.
This assessment is generated from the public federal records shown on this page: registration, fleet, complaints, inspections, insurance and authority filings. It is a summary of records, not a review or an accusation.
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About Grayson Mitchell INC
Grayson Mitchell INC is a federally registered mover based in Emporia, Virginia, registered with FMCSA since May 1987. Federal filings show 263 power units (trucks/tractors) and 224 drivers.
Over the last four years, the federal complaint database shows no complaints against this company. For a mover doing real volume, a clean federal record is a genuinely good sign; for a very small operation it may simply reflect a small number of moves. Combine it with the fleet data above and recent references.
How to read this report
The grade and risk score at the top are calculated by MoverAudit from objective federal flags: whether the company is a broker or a carrier, how many trucks it operates, the volume and severity of complaints, hostage-goods reports, and past authority revocations. They are not official government ratings, and they are not reviews: every input is a public federal record shown on this page.
The complaint categories come from the FMCSA household goods complaint system. A single bad move can generate complaints in several categories at once, so the category sum can exceed the total. Pay the most attention to "Hostage Goods" and "Deceptive Business Practices": those describe intent, not accidents. "Loss and Damage" at low volume is normal friction for a carrier doing thousands of moves; the same number at a tiny company is not.
The fleet numbers matter more than they look. A company advertising nationwide service with zero or one registered truck is not doing that work itself: your move will be handled by someone you have not vetted. Compare the fleet size to the promises in your quote.
If you are considering this company, use this report as a starting point, not a verdict. Get the estimate in writing and check whether it is binding, confirm the USDOT number on their paperwork matches 291180, and if a different company shows up on moving day, stop and check that company here before a single box goes on the truck.
Questions about GRAYSON MITCHELL INC
Is Grayson Mitchell INC legit?
Grayson Mitchell INC does not currently show an active USDOT registration. Do not book an interstate move with an unregistered company.
Is Grayson Mitchell INC a broker or a carrier?
Federal records do not show interstate household goods authority for this company. Ask them directly who holds the authority for your move.
Where is Grayson Mitchell INC based?
2462 Sussex Dr, Emporia, VA 23847. Phone on file: (434) 634-9159. Registered with FMCSA since May 1987.
Sources: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (registration, fleet), FMCSA Household Goods Complaint History via NCCDB (complaints, checked Sep 3, 2026). MoverAudit summarizes public federal records; it does not accuse any company of wrongdoing. Verify details at protectyourmove.gov.