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GRINDLES TRANSPORT INC
Waldoboro, ME
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 527092 · MC 264680
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 17 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1993
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-264680 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC264680
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
527092
MC Number
MC-264680
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 25, 2023
FMCSA Registration
June 11, 1993
Authority First Granted
August 30, 1993
Authority Reinstated
April 1, 2009
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsDry BulkConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME4
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18Y41W138334 | 3 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1B9A12622FB180026 | 2 | — |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9ES4535LS188041 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X8KN274590 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Steco, Inc Ejector Trailer | Trailer (type not listed) · 98 ft | 5EWES983591254657 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | 3432002241 | ME, ME | II | 1 | — | GRINDLES TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SPEC |
1XP5DB9X8KN274590 1S9ES4535LS188041 |
ME 868946 ME 304505 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 1, 2025 | 4905000095 | WARREN, ME | II | 2 | — | ---- | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK STECO, INC |
1M1AA18Y41W138334 5EWES983591254657 |
ME 851802 ME 304241 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 11, 2024 | 3998012749 | OLD TOWN - SCALES NB, ME | II | 6 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK OTHR |
1M1AA18Y41W138334 1B9A12622FB180026 |
ME 851802 ME C319599 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 16, 2024 | 3857005186 | OLD TOWN - SCALES NB, ME | II | 13 | — | TOWN OF WARREN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK OTHR |
1M1AA18Y41W138334 1B9A12622FB180026 |
ME 851802 ME C319599 |
| 393.75C-OOS | Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-OOS | Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 6, 2024 | 4468007493 | OLD TOWN, ME | II | 8 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK OTHR |
1M1AA18Y41W138334 1B9A12622FB180026 |
ME 851802 ME C319599 |
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.70B | Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF WARREN | 1 | September 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2017 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 22, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 9, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 1, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 3, 2008 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 12, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 14, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 9, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 30, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 17, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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