Freight Carrier · Chehalis, WA

GRANTS TOWING & AUTOMOTIVE INC

276 W MAIN · Chehalis, WA 98532

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #29008
  • USDOT #523226 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GRANTS TOWING & AUTOMOTIVE INC is a Chehalis, WA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Washington. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-29008 and their USDOT number is 523226.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/20/2024 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/20/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 30,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: WA (23). Home base: Chehalis, Washington.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 33.3% 23.4% Driver 9.5% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.3 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.82 2 Vehicle Maintenance 8.75 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0.06 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.65 1

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 7
    Clean
  • 16
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.71H-CDHSLMIIDriveaway - Loose mounting, missing or ineffective fasteners, insecure latch, or not in use when required.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)3× OOS×3 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
GRANTS TOWING & AUTOMOTIVE INC
276 W MAIN
CHEHALIS, WA 98532
Mailing Address
GRANTS TOWING & AUTOMOTIVE INC
P O BOX 215
CHEHALIS, WA 98532

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