GRINDERS SWITCH TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 1956947 • 2895 EDDY GATESVILLE PARKWAY, EDDY, TX, 76524

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,956,947
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2548595630
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
520,000
Physical Address
2895 EDDY GATESVILLE PARKWAY, EDDY, TX, 76524
Mailing Address
PO BOX 427, MOODY, TX, 76557
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 8, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-911801ACTIVEUnknownMar 9, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA967076167ON FILEMar 8, 2023Mar 6, 2024

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAQ1YTX003349-02CANCELLEDMar 6, 2022Mar 6, 2023
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAQ1YTX003349-01CANCELLEDMar 6, 2021Mar 6, 2022
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAQ1YTX003349-00CANCELLEDMar 6, 2020Mar 6, 2021
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary528790001REPLACEDMar 6, 2018Mar 6, 2020
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA08020503REPLACEDMar 6, 2017Mar 6, 2018
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA08020502REPLACEDMar 6, 2016Mar 6, 2017
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA08020501REPLACEDApr 8, 2015Mar 6, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA967076167BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 2024Mar 6, 2024
CANCELCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYAQ1YTX003349-02BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 2023Mar 6, 2023
CANCELCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYAQ1YTX003349-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 2022Mar 6, 2022
CANCELCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYAQ1YTX003349-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 2021Mar 6, 2021
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.528790001BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 2020Mar 6, 2020
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA08020503BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 2018Mar 6, 2018
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA08020502BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 2017Mar 6, 2017
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA08020501BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 2016Mar 6, 2016

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC911801COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 7, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 9, 2023
MC911801COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 7, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 7, 2022
MC911801COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 8, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 8, 2021
MC911801MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 24, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
64%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
36
Violations
53
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
19.4%
Driver OOS %
5.6%
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

11 states36 inspections

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Violation Summary (53 violations from 36 inspections)

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Violation Summary (53 violations from 36 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201AFrame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.24DLighting/marking on projecting loads103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLITOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
19.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.1 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.47vs nat'l 1.80
-0.33 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (36 inspections)

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Inspection History (36 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687461826SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 26, 202687416810HELPER UTUTLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 25, 202687466552300 TX340 LOOP EB SVTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11TU, 393.201A, 393.9TSYes
Mar 20, 202687375930CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 10, 202687066724TW-0130 IN TRAVIS CO. (426-461TXLevel 2FONA STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 2, 202686936295MOREHEADKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Dec 17, 202586630801TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 15, 202586606776RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.30No
Dec 7, 202586512110CORTEZ COCOLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Nov 24, 202586419724MOAB UTUTLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER2395.24, 392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 31, 202586226038RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3, 393.95BYes
Oct 30, 202586225571406 IH35 SB SVC RDTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47E, 393.24D, 393.53BNo
Oct 21, 202586141753TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2OTHER SEMI-TRAILER2393.95A, 393.55ENo
Oct 14, 202586063885LIMON COCOLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 26, 202585906723TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 24, 202585869041BBHC PARKING LOTWYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Aug 23, 202585577570CORTEZ COCOLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIRPNo
Jul 15, 202585245515RoadsideNVLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLITNo
May 2, 202584583476RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 3, 202584318496RoadsideTXLevel 2CPS SEMI-TRAILER3392.2W, 393.55ENo
Mar 27, 202584259046US84 EBTXLevel 2DIAC SEMI-TRAILER3393.11, 393.11TU, 393.9No
Mar 5, 202584057072FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 4, 202584048813STANTON TNTNLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK4390.21TB1-MC, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.43D-BYes
Jan 10, 202583592093RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 20, 202483527722FM107TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 21, 202483255152RoadsideTXLevel 2BRAZ SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 22, 202482985291LAMAR COCOLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 18, 202482967303US84 EBTXLevel 2DIAC SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3Yes
Mar 27, 202481219112BELLEVILLEKSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60(d)No
Mar 19, 202481195671ROADSIDELALevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Mar 17, 202481156656TX7 SBTXLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 11, 202480619955RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Nov 8, 202380135407RoadsideTXLevel 2DIAC SEMI-TRAILER2393.9(a)No
Oct 12, 202380010620US-0281 IN BURNET CO. (418-460TXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes
May 16, 202378882668IH-0035 IN BELL CO. (278-313)TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Apr 27, 202378522977RoadsideTXLevel 2CPS SEMI-TRAILER4393.9(a), 393.205(c), 393.55(e)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 17.9% OOS
2024-102026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 5, 2024TXINJURY01TEMPLE9112 SH 317...KN3119GRINDERS SWITCH TRUCKING LLC
Aug 21, 2022TXTOW00WACOW 100 LOOP 340...HH8776GRINDERS SWITCH TRUCKING LLC
Jul 26, 2022TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED RD...897900GRINDERS SWITCH TRUCKING LLC
Jul 23, 2018TXTOW00
Nov 30, 2015TXINJURY01
May 5, 2014TXTOW00
Mar 19, 2013TXINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 6, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Mar 5, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 9, 2023
Authority
Mar 6, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 21, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 26, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 6, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 6, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 6, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 23, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 6, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 6, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 6, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 30, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 5, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 19, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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