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GRANTS AUTOMOTIVE INC

USDOT 2569405 • 29296 ERICKSON DRIVE, EASTON, MD, 21601

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
2,569,405
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Maryland
Phone
4108228465
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
50,000
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Physical Address
29296 ERICKSON DRIVE, EASTON, MD, 21601
Contact
Phone: 4108228465

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: Sep 25, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-897717ACTIVEUnknownSep 26, 2019

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGPM9005638ON FILESep 25, 2019Jan 28, 2025

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGPM9005638CANCELLEDMar 14, 2018Sep 25, 2019
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 3006905710CANCELLEDSep 25, 2014Nov 5, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTHE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYGPM9005638BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2025Jan 28, 2025
CANCELTHE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYGPM9005638BIPD/PrimarySep 25, 2019Sep 25, 2019
CANCELNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 3006905710BIPD/PrimaryNov 5, 2017Nov 5, 2017

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-897717INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC897717COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 29, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 26, 2019
MC897717MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 29, 2018—Unknown
MC897717MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 26, 2015REVOKEDNov 13, 2017

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
22%

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

Inspections
16
Violations
26
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
31.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 16 of 16 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 16 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (26 violations from 16 inspections)

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Violation Summary (26 violations from 16 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general325Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(a)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
31.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+7.8 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.63vs nat'l 1.80
-0.18 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 (16 inspections)

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Inspection History (16 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Sep 24, 202585915853HURLOCK MDMDLevel 2COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 27, 202585651828EASTON MDMDLevel 1COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 18, 202583892078TALBOT COUNTYMDLevel 2DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16AD, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Nov 21, 202483213650QUEEN ANNES COUNTYMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.23-LEUYes
Aug 29, 202482518495TALBOT COUNTYMDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 29, 202482518460TALBOT COUNTYMDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 30, 202482253052WICOMICO COUNTYMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.16(a), 391.45(b), 396.17(c)No
Oct 23, 202379990173CAROLINE COUNTYMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9(a), 393.95(f)No
Aug 31, 202379553397TALBOT COUNTYMDLevel 1DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.207(c), 393.9(a), 393.11Yes
Aug 31, 202379553396TALBOT COUNTYMDLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11, 393.45(a)Yes
Aug 31, 202379553387TALBOT COUNTYMDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 31, 202379553398TALBOT COUNTYMDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75(c), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Aug 29, 202379541012RT 50 @ VIENNAMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 396.17(c)Yes
Jun 20, 202378953377DORCHESTER COUNTYMDLevel 2DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21T(b)No
May 25, 202378739453EDDYVILLEKYLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.207(f)No
Apr 18, 202378371135RT 50 W/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-072025-09
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

TALBOT COUNTY7 · 3 OOS
CAROLINE COUNTY1
DORCHESTER COUNTY1
EASTON MD1
HURLOCK MD1
QUEEN ANNES COUNTY1 · 1 OOS
RT 50 @ VIENNA1 · 1 OOS
RT 50 W/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FAC1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 30, 2021MDTOW00—ELDRIDGE DR...516534GRANTS AUTOMOTIVE INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 28, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 30, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 26, 2019
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-897717
Sep 25, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 5, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary

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StationTALBOT COUNTY
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StationHURLOCK MD
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StationEASTON MD
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