Griffin and Griffin Towing INC Safety Record

DOT# 2267795 · Columbus, GA 31907 · 7063413869

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 12/05/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Griffin and Griffin Towing INC (DOT# 2267795) in Columbus, Georgia has 51 inspections on record with 15 violations and a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

51 Inspections
11.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
16 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.8%
Carrier: 11.8% (6 of 51) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 51) National: 6.4%
56% OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in Georgia
29% crash rate better than 29% of carriers in Georgia

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

15 total violations across 51 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (40%)
Vehicle Maintenance
14
Unsafe Driving
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Level 1: 45 (88%) Level 2: 3 (6%) Level 3: 3 (6%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/05/2025 GA 1 0 0
12/05/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/25/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/25/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/25/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/25/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/25/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/25/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/25/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/25/2025 GA 1 0 0
1 injury crash
13-FEB-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
13-FEB-25 GA 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC774831
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary New Hampshire Insurance Co. $1,000 10/22/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 16
Drivers 12
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 01/30/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20250327 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 325,000
Address 1257 a Metro Dr, Columbus, GA 31907