Granite Construction Company
USDOT 216892 · MC-963512 · Watsonville, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Granite Construction Company (dba Granite) is a corporation based in Watsonville, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 939 power units and 317 drivers, which ranks it #15 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 166 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 18.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 0.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Granite Construction Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Granite |
| USDOT number | 216892 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-963512 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 585 W Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| Phone | (831) 724-1011 |
| First registered | Jul 8, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 216892.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 772 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 101 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 471 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.34 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,000,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 1,065 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 317 CDL drivers; 317 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Granite Construction Company | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.6% | 17.8% | 13.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.0% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 119% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.9 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 80% lower than average |
| Inspections | 166 | 166 with a driver check, 118 with a vehicle check, 87 BASIC violations recorded, 36 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 14, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Granite Construction Company?
Granite Construction Company is registered with USDOT number 216892 and operating authority MC-963512.
How many trucks does Granite Construction Company have?
It reports 939 power units (101 tractors, 772 straight trucks) and 471 trailers, with 317 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 14, 2026).
Where is Granite Construction Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Watsonville, California 95076.
What is the out-of-service rate of Granite Construction Company?
Over 24 months, 18.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.