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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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GRIFFIN DEWATERING LLC
USDOT 240287 · EIN 63-0826062
5306 CLINTON DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77020
(713) 676-8000 · THOMAS SHORT
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 31.8% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 21.7% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
83 / 111
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 157
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate21.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance126 pts
Other15 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.104B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CA7
PA5
WA2
TN1
FL1
NY1
VA1
NV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.13 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.24 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.91 | 1.07 | ≈89–93% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.06 | 4.91 | ≈64–68% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.13 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-05-28. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (4 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 76% (3 OOS) · Load securement 17% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 3%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 44 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 27 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle6 trailer2 truck
Company profile
Officer
THOMAS SHORT
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1983-11-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENINSULA DUMP ALL INC | 344641 | officer | strong |
| THOMAS JAMES SHORT ENTERPRISES LLC | 2887934 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
11/30/1983 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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