HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/249090-groat-brothers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
GROAT BROTHERS INC
Doing business as RIDGEFIELD WOOD WASTE COMPANY
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Dec 29, 2014. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average80.0% vs Washington average 24.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (360) 225-8868, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC149121.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC149121 | Primary | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CPP1262790 · 91X | $750,000 | Jul 1, 2021 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
12 of 15 · Washington avg 24.5%
1 of 17 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | WA | 1 | 26 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 17, 2026 | WA | 1 | 21 | Yes |
| Mar 18, 2026 | WA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | WA | 1 | 16 | Yes |
| Jul 29, 2025 | WA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 20, 2025 | WA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | OR | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jun 6, 2025 | WA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Apr 8, 2025 | OR | 2 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Washington average covers 48,855 vehicle and 83,396 driver inspections of all Washington-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
88 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 32 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 136 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 86 | 31 | 97.7% | 71.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 8 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 7 | 7 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 5 | 5 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 4 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSBD | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Washington column is the mix across all Washington-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | Portland, OR | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Ridgefield, WA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 249090 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC149121 |
| Legal name | GROAT BROTHERS INC |
| DBA name | RIDGEFIELD WOOD WASTE COMPANY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 29 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 781,389 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Dec 29, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 30, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherWood Res, Biosolids
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about GROAT BROTHERS INC
What does GROAT BROTHERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC149121: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about GROAT BROTHERS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking GROAT BROTHERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 249090. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (360) 225-8868, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC149121, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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