GRANT GARRETT EXCAVATING INC
USDOT 901584 • 5500 HWY 67, BENTON, AR, 72015
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-044316 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | 4020351143 | ON FILE | Nov 17, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | 4020351143 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2016 | Sep 1, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 4020351143 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 4020351143 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC044316 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 21, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (44 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(YELL COUNTY) | CST(SOUTH NEW HOPE ROAD) | ...879388 | GRANT GARRETT EXCAVATING INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(BENTON COUNTY) | CST(NORTH OLD WIRE ROAD) | ...259150 | GRANT GARRETT EXCAVATING INC |
| Dec 14, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(PULASKI COUNTY) | I440 | ...203003 | GRANT GARRETT EXCAVATING INC |
| Aug 11, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE ROCK | I430 | ...879388 | GRANT GARRETT EXCAVATING INC |
| Jun 21, 2021 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HASKELL | SH229 | ...143691 | GRANT GARRETT EXCAVATING INC |
| Jun 2, 2021 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | VAN BUREN | I540 | ...013372 | GRANT GARRETT EXCAVATING INC |
| Dec 2, 2019 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2019 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2019 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2018 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2017 | AR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2017 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2010 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2007 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2007 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2006 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2005 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2005 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2004 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2001 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records