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DEGROAT TRANSPORTATION INC
DBA: De Groat Transportation
Oil City, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 667122 · MC 312272
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-312272 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
18.2% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC312272
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP66904A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
667122
MC Number
MC-312272
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 19, 1996
Authority Reinstated
December 17, 2018
Annual Mileage
482,946 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
563 Henrys Bend Rd, Oil City, PA 16301
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Miriam Degroat
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
18.2% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
45th 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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 10, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN3
PA3
CA1
IL1
KY1
NM1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
7
Tractor
6
Dry Van
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB004FDGD1376 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCMEBXXP974232 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A263R009571 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X3XR825647 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7ND776421 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124812P3210918 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148200R1570281 | 1 | — |
| 2001 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2851RG29942 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA962X3B043869 | 1 | — |
| Bens | Semi-trailer | 1NUFT28ZXYMNA1192 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2X2R008759 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A4G3959669 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532AXG3947445 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X6MS562227 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X2TN390109 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | 2293Q59DH2 | NM, NM | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X7ND776421 1RNF48A263R009571 |
PN AH81813 PN PT424S1 |
| February 24, 2026 | 9761004085 | WARREN IN | III | 3 | — | OLDCASTLE LAWN AND GARDEN MIDWEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN BENSON/WABASH |
3ALXFB004FDGD1376 1TTE532A4G3959669 |
PA AH60648 PA PT327U7 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | ND6B006877 | CACHE CREEK, CA | I | — | — | WL PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X7ND776421 1RNF48A263R009571 |
PA AH81813 PA PT424S1 |
| November 24, 2025 | I033970049 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BENSON/WABASH |
1FUPCMEBXXP974232 1TTE532AXG3947445 |
PA AH71031 PA PT327U8 |
| November 23, 2025 | 4548004243 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | III | 2 | — | WITHERUP FABRICATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKWDB9X3XR825647 1E1H5Y2851RG29942 |
PA AH30630 PA PT328U1 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| November 23, 2025 | CV44175537 | LONDON, KY | I | 20 | 8 | WITHERUP FABRICATION & ERECTION, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BENS |
1FUPCMEBXXP974232 1NUFT28ZXYMNA1192 |
PA AH71031 PA PT874P7 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5A-HNL | OOSHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.104F4-C | Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | E514528176 | SR0008 NB MM 0 CITY OF FRANKLI, PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWDR9X6MS562227 13N148200R1570281 |
PA AH68553 PA PT231W0 |
| September 17, 2025 | 1008900820 | TERRE HAUTE IN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN MANAC TRAILERS USA |
3ALXFB004FDGD1376 5MC124812P3210918 |
PA AH60648 PA PT998N7 |
| May 26, 2025 | 3265000412 | MOUNT GILEAD OH | II | 3 | — | MARTATHON PETROLEM PATOKA | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXFB004FDGD1376 1GRAA962X3B043869 |
PA AH60648 PA PT417P4 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 9, 2025 | E909500939 | I80 WB MM 29 BARKEYVILLE BORO, PA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT REITNOUER INC |
3ALXFB004FDGD1376 1RNF48A2X2R008759 |
PA AH60648 PA PT328U0 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OLDCASTLE LAWN AND GARDEN MIDWEST | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| WL PLASTICS | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| WITHERUP FABRICATION | 1 | November 23, 2025 |
| WITHERUP FABRICATION & ERECTION, INC. | 1 | November 23, 2025 |
| MARTATHON PETROLEM PATOKA | 1 | May 26, 2025 |
| INTERLAKE MECALUX INC | 1 | October 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 17, 2018 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 22, 2013 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 17, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 31, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 10, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 22, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| March 19, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| October 19, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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