GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY
USDOT 274225 • 1901 DAM RD, WEST BRANCH, MI, 48661
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-254332 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 6, 2005 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HO 68 70 78 0 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I20267008 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 1997 | Jan 8, 2000 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H06870788 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1997 | Jan 8, 2000 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | CARGO | 24IL 203713 ECA | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1993 | Nov 1, 1997 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 24FJ 977111 CCA | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1993 | Nov 1, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | HO 68 70 78 0 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | H06870788 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2000 | Jan 8, 2000 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | I20267008 | CARGO | Jan 8, 2000 | Jan 8, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 24FJ 977111 CCA | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1997 | Nov 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 24IL 203713 ECA | CARGO | Nov 1, 1997 | Nov 1, 1997 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC254332 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2005 |
| MC254332 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2000 |
| MC254332 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 20, 1993 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (154 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 24 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FNS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D1-BLTBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VUCS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AABRF50 | The sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) on either side exhibits 50% or more of attachment fasteners missing. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86B1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.122B-CPR | Cargo securement - paper rolls | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(a) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Walker | US 131 | ...BJ8279 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Feb 12, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Newton Twp | US 2 | ...370897 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Jan 22, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Marquette | US 41 | ...LC6880 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Mar 5, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALPENA | 3RD | ...GF9646 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Jan 14, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRANDVILLE | I 196 | ...370895 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Dec 11, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALPENA | 11TH | ...MA4909 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Aug 1, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MASONVILLE TWP | US 41 | ...MZ7451 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| May 10, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLINT | BEACH | ...N00199 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Feb 21, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DONEGAL TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...605851 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Jun 30, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST BRANCH TWP | M 55 | ...N00200 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| May 4, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BURTON | MAPLE | ...Y13624 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Aug 31, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FLINT | CLIO | ...Y13619 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY |
| Jan 26, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIG RAPIDS | NORTHLAND | ...BX9795 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE CO INC |
| Nov 3, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2014 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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