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GRINDLE POINT LOBSTER INC
DBA: Grindle Point Lobster Company
Jefferson, ME
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 570920 · MC 589722
Conditional
Active 6 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2007
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-589722 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Continental Western Insurance Co.
Safety
Conditional
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on April 13, 2020; first granted February 5, 2007 (19 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC589722
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAA 5685189
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN360708
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
570920
MC Number
MC-589722
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 3, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 3, 1994
Authority First Granted
February 5, 2007
Authority Reinstated
April 13, 2020
Annual Mileage
45,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Jefferson, ME
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25309M661808 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X31N556778 | 1 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | 3998013751 | PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB, ME | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X31N556778 1UYVS25309M661808 |
ME 931120 ME 2445195 |
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 4, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 11, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 21, 2014 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 9, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 19, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 2, 2016 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 18, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 28, 2026.
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