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ROMULO GRANADOS
DBA: Granados Trucking
Houston, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2124002
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
46.7% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2124002
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 26, 2020
FMCSA Registration
February 25, 2011
Annual Mileage
140,000 mi (2019)
Contact Information
Address
5315 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Romulo Granandos
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
46.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
15 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 89th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
20
Total OOS Orders
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance52
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | 7GLC9DIALM | TX | II | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9X0SS652400 |
TX PMD5465 |
| 393.24B | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | |||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | |||||||
| June 12, 2026 | 7GB99DDD10 | TX | I | 5 | 1 | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKADB9X9SS655970 |
TX VWX9104 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | |||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | |||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 396.3A1-B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 7CD89DGB3L | TX | II | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL69X3RJ630693 |
TX RRG7230 |
| December 18, 2025 | 7BFC9DJW6Q | TX | II | 2 | 1 | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKADB9X9SS655970 |
TX VWX9104 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | |||||||
| 393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | Cab Body Frame | |||||||
| December 10, 2025 | 7B7A9DNF04 | TX | I | 3 | 1 | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL69X3RJ630693 |
TX RRG7230 |
| 392.9A2 | OOSFailing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | |||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | |||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | |||||||
| December 2, 2025 | 7AZA9DHP0B | TX | II | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKADB9X9SS655970 |
TX VWX9104 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | |||||||
| July 25, 2025 | 77DB9DGX0K | TX | I | 7 | 3 | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL69X3RJ630693 |
TX RRG7230 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | |||||||
| 393.100A | OOSNo or improper load securement | General Securement | |||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | |||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.45B2-UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | |||||||
| July 8, 2025 | 76WB9DGXYW | TX | I | 7 | 1 | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9X0SS652400 |
TX PMD5465 |
| 393.100A | OOSNo or improper load securement | General Securement | |||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | |||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | |||||||
| 393.45B2-UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | |||||||
| June 24, 2025 | 76IC9DHPG9 | TX | III | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKADB9X9SS655970 |
TX VWX9104 |
| January 7, 2025 | 71U99DJY14 | TX | II | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL69X3RJ630693 |
TX RRG7230 |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX21
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Pickup
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL69X3RJ630693 | 8 | 3 |
| 1995 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X9SS655970 | 7 | 4 |
| 1995 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X0SS652400 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 3GCRCSE07AG257303 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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