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WILLIAM E GROVES CONSTRUCTION LLC
DBA: Groves Electrical Services
Madisonville, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 380588
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
20.0% OOS · 38 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 45.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 38 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
380588
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 2, 1990
Annual Mileage
2,511,815 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3135 Grapevine Road, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gr Chandler
Officer 2
Andy Bachman
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
38
Driver Inspections
32
Vehicle Inspections
23
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate45.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (24.8pp higher)
20.0% of 25 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
61st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 16, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| September 17, 2024 | VA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY21
TN9
IN3
NC1
VA1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (36)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~28
of 294 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
12
Truck
11
Flatbed
3
Pickup
2
Tractor
2
Car Hauler
1
Dry Van
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT6REC52189 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALDCXFC7NDNJ4532 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT1REC52519 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2B60KEF83914 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR1GN371170 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 20 ft | 16VEX2028G2059251 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT7BEC57927 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT7MEC16832 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT1NEF13318 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT3NEF13319 | 1 | — |
Show all 36 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT5EEA34576 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3H64JEC88570 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT5LDA14240 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HTXHDA09834 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Ford F-700 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FDXF7081WVA16176 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC5LHLB5761 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 1FVDCXFC0LHLB9777 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YSEY2NF308994 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YSEY9NF309429 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC1YLE70PF135734 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN6FH731597 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMMMN7KH715416 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Landoll Corporation 317E | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH317UH9K1004871 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC3KDKP3213 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC4MDLB8626 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALDCXFC3NDNJ4530 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALDCXFC5NDNJ4528 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALDCXFC7NDNJ4529 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALKCYFE1NDMW4693 | 1 | — |
| 2004 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCEAXRX4N021094 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 45PPD2528WD815028 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Load Trail | Car Hauler · 24 ft | 4ZEGC2420J1167804 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Load Trail | Flatbed · 26 ft | 4ZEPL2623M1234901 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Load Trail | Flatbed · 22 ft | 4ZETD2222M1211840 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Homesteader | Dry Van · 12 ft | 5HABE1228CN013024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Moran Welding | Flatbed · 16 ft | 7K7TS1620MM000680 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (38)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2026 | 0M80800680 | LOUISVILLE, KY | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVDCXFC0LHLB9777 |
KY 006876A |
| May 18, 2026 | I034Y62758 | STANTON TN | I | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT7W2B60KEF83914 16VEX2028G2059251 |
KY 886302 KY R2F218 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | I5Z1773420 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD LOAD TRAIL |
1FD0W5HT7BEC57927 4ZEGC2420J1167804 |
KY 310748 KY 79599T |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | I3A0211896 | ARDMORE TN | I | 1 | 1 | GROVES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD HOMESTEADER |
1FD8W3H64JEC88570 5HABE1228CN013024 |
KY 833285 KY 45837T |
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | F003000723 | FAIRFAX VA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALDCXFC7NDNJ4532 |
KY 006356A |
| February 25, 2026 | CV44761138 | HENDERSON, KY | I | — | — | WILLIAM E GROVES CONSTRUCTION LLC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5HT6REC52189 |
KY K9A505 |
| February 19, 2026 | CV44811121 | NORTONVILLE, KY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSCEAXRX4N021094 |
KY A95326 |
| February 18, 2026 | CV43095530 | MELDRUM, KY | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5HT1NEF13318 |
KY B9V289 |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | 7420000166 | GEORGETOWN IN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALKCYFE1NDMW4693 |
KY A83768 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | CV44105375 | KUTTAWA, KY | III | — | — | WILLIAM E GROVES CONSTRUCTION LLC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5HT1REC52519 |
KY P3Z629 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GROVES CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2 | September 8, 2025 |
| ALTEC PARTS | 1 | August 19, 2025 |
| WIILIAM GROVE | 1 | January 21, 2025 |
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