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GRANTS TOWING & AUTOMOTIVE INC
Chehalis, WA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 523226 · MC 29008
Satisfactory
Active 9 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-29008 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
35.0% OOS · 29 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC029008
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP1377658
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
523226
MC Number
MC-29008
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 20, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 14, 1993
Authority Granted
June 9, 2017
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Chehalis, WA
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate35.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.0pp higher)
35.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
77th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
10 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 21 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | WA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA27
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
7
Tractor
7
Truck
3
Dry Van
2
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNX6AN0RDF07528 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNX6AN4RDF01389 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDWX6DC1KDF06358 | 3 | — |
| 1993 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3PD327984 | 2 | — |
| 1990 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHX6R5LC032058 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED13ESFU1324 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Dakota Manufacturing Co. | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DA72T0D94P016742 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNX6AN2TDF08008 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ford F-650 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 1FDWX6DC4TDF00880 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV1ALAJ9249 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSFHX6R8LC032058 | 1 | — |
| 2011 International MA035 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMKAALXBH282083 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1JL052933 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W990 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NK1L40X0LJ394080 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPALTEX17D678822 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E953XTD412516 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX5GJ124874 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL7GG179870 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRWX6FC2CV198881 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Freightliner XC Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZAAHAK13CL05540 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN653559 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | 2086003486 | DU PONT WA | II | 2 | 1 | UNKNOWN | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKZP4TX5GJ124874 |
WA D95926H |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | 2127002641 | KITTITAS WA | II | 3 | 3 | GRANTS TOWING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FDNX6AN0RDF07528 1F9BD122691370123 |
WA RP18539 WA AL9816 |
| 396.3A1E-PNCNB | OOSBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | 2117001354 | KELSO WA | I | 8 | 5 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWX6DC4TDF00880 |
WA RP25751 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 0882000329 | RIDGEFIELD WA | I | 5 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGED13ESFU1324 |
WA D49273H |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | 2085004021 | DU PONT WA | III | 1 | — | COPART | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FREIGHTLINER |
1NK1L40X0LJ394080 4UZAAHAK13CL05540 |
WA D36696J WA ACL8416 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 2125000538 | CHEHALIS WA | III | 3 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNX6AN4RDF01389 |
WA RP18540 |
| 392.3-F | OOSFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | 2128000967 | MONTESANO WA | II | 3 | — | CARRIER | Trailer |
FORD |
1FDNX6AN2TDF08008 |
WA D38256K |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | 2151000161 | GIG HARBOR WA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNX6AN0RDF07528 |
WA RP18539 |
| December 18, 2025 | 2082002589 | DU PONT WA | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X3PD327984 |
WA D03843H |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | 0865002135 | EVERETT WA | III | 1 | — | IAA | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGED13ESFU1324 |
WA D49273H |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA | 2 | April 27, 2025 |
| COPART | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| IAA | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| DECARTERET TRANSPORT | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| CODY MOORHEAD | 1 | June 13, 2025 |
| BINFORD METALS | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| GLEN DIMPLEX SAP | 1 | August 20, 2024 |
| WY/4T17567 | 1 | August 19, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 9, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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