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GRANITE

585 W BEACH ST · Watsonville, CA 95076

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #963512
  • USDOT #216892 USDOT Active
  • 939
    Power Units
  • 317
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GRANITE is a Watsonville, CA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 939 truck(s) in their fleet and 317 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-963512 and their USDOT number is 216892.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/14/2026 · last updated May 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,000,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 53 inspections (past 24 months) California — 53 inspections (past 24 months) California — 53 inspections (past 24 months) California — 53 inspections (past 24 months) California — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: CA (53), AK (37), WA (28), UT (13), AZ (11), OR (5), TX (4), NV (3), NM (2), IN (1), MI (1). Home base: Watsonville, California.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.07 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 1 Vehicle Maintenance 2.63 36 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 5

Inspection Summary

  • 158
    Total
  • 111
    Clean
  • 47
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 20

  • 173.24B4-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - HM residue adhering to outside of the package1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV6× OOS×6 SW 7
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHDBAir Brake - Damaged by heat or broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.50Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown2× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 2

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1
  • 383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
GRANITE
585 W BEACH ST
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Mailing Address
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PO BOX 30429
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84130

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