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GRIFFIN AND GRIFFIN TOWING INC
Columbus, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2267795 · MC 774831
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-774831 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
New Hampshire Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
2.6% OOS · 63 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 2.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 63 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC774831
Common Carrier
MC774830
Carrier
MC774829
Carrier
Insurance on File
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-CA-023933907-1
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2267795
MC Number
MC-774831
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 30, 2012
Authority Reinstated
November 5, 2015
Annual Mileage
325,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1257 A Metro Dr, Columbus, GA 31907
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charlie Griffin
Officer 2
Kizzy Griffin
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
63
Driver Inspections
60
Vehicle Inspections
60
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate2.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
2.6% of 38 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
6th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 39 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 40 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 40 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 40 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 40 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA39
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
13
Chassis / Incomplete
7
Tractor
3
Car Hauler
1
Flatbed
1
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC1LHLS3712 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4GN0PEC33151 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDC06HV54405 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440WH0G1A23402 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX7PD835078 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 378 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPFL4TX67N670482 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWL40XX9N776442 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D254998 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X9JJ513474 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X7LM652028 | 2 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBL0KG555112 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL7MG603927 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0PL437527 | 2 | — |
| Stryker | Semi-trailer | 7HXS3EP20NP013977 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Big Tex | Car Hauler · 27 ft | 16V1C2721S3394841 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6ANXNDF09378 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Ford F-150 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FTRX17232NA59985 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 5 | 1FVACVDU6DHFB5505 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1GB6G5CL4E1181361 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML5KH610618 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y9FM045129 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X4TM223987 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLEL3JG110951 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRMDL0JG270521 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML1SL140372 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9PL437512 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMM1LL393878 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (63)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 1334000162 | COLUMBUS GA | I | 6 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM STRYKER |
3C7WRTCL7MG603927 7HXS3EP20NP013977 |
GA GBH705 GA TY12B02 |
| 391.11B4-CLHA | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 392.4A-DOSP | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| December 5, 2025 | 1395001747 | COLUMBUS GA | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKDDB9X9JJ513474 |
GA DMV451 |
| December 5, 2025 | 1395001748 | COLUMBUS GA | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1GB6G5CL4E1181361 |
GA GNH213 |
| December 5, 2025 | 1395001749 | COLUMBUS GA | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDC06HV54405 |
GA DMU855 |
| December 5, 2025 | 1395001754 | COLUMBUS GA | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPWL40XX9N776442 |
GA DMX775 |
| December 5, 2025 | 1395001750 | COLUMBUS GA | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPFL4TX67N670482 |
GA C012EQ |
| December 5, 2025 | 1395001751 | COLUMBUS GA | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AW07Y9FM045129 |
GA C101EV |
| December 5, 2025 | 1395001752 | COLUMBUS GA | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX4TX7PD835078 |
GA C651EF |
| December 5, 2025 | 1395001753 | COLUMBUS GA | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1NPXGGGGX0D254998 1LH440WH0G1A23402 |
GA C927DR GA TT61Z51 |
| November 25, 2025 | 1444001028 | COLUMBUS GA | I | — | — | GRIFFIN AND GRIFFIN TOWING INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML9PL437512 |
GA GDA040 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS PD | 1 | July 30, 2025 |
| ROCKDALE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | 1 | February 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 5, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 14, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 9, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 11, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
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