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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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GRIFFIN AND GRIFFIN TOWING INC
USDOT 2267795 · MC774830 · EIN 45-4371060 · NOT AUTHORIZED
1257 A METRO DR, COLUMBUS, GA, 31907
(706) 341-3869 · CHARLIE GRIFFIN
43
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not active1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
16 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 115
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
None
Broker
None
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 01-CA-023933907-1 · eff 10/22/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance58 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol36 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Other1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.4A-DOSP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.23-LEU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 391.11B4-CLHA | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
GA41
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.25 | 0.25 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Muscogee County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Muscogee County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 100%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 50%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.188).
2. Controlled Substances/Alcohol1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
392.4A-DOSP
✓ Reinforce zero tolerance on duty and the testing policy
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2025 | ATLANTA, GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 27 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle3 truck2 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
CHARLIE GRIFFIN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2012-01-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARTH LUMBER COMPANY | 1525969 | officer | strong |
| GRIFFIN LUMBER COMPANY | 2929970 | officer | strong |
| SHEPPARD CONCRETE | 3708411 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/08/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary · policy CA864142914
12/03/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01-CA-023933907-0
10/22/2025 — Insurance filed — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 01-CA-023933907-1
10/22/2025 — Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01-CA-023933907-0
10/22/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary · policy CA864142914
10/08/2025 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP531582
09/11/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/09/2025)
03/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
10/08/2024 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP426904
09/11/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/09/2024)
10/08/2023 — Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP321743
10/08/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP215994
09/12/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2022)
10/08/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP111698
09/13/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2021)
12/28/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP111698
11/11/2020 — Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP111698
10/08/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP007571
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2267795.