- Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Mar 21, 2022 · Docket MC311036.
GRIMM'S AUTOMOVATION INC
GRIMM'S AUTOMOVATION INC is a corporation based in FREDERICK, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 354357. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 10 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
GRIMM'S AUTOMOVATION INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Frederick, MD. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 217% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (19 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
10.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (77.8% of violations); top code 393.45D-B (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 5, 2007 to Jul 31, 2008 (269 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 14, 2026 to May 3, 2026 (50 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | Sep 19, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85878417 | Sep 19, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85877829 | Sep 19, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85865264 | Sep 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85865168 | Sep 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85865069 | Sep 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85864568 | Sep 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.45D-BAAL, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 85864008 | Sep 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84471978 | Apr 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.128B-CLWV, 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 83320710 | Dec 5, 2024 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16-D, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 82776094 | Sep 27, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82765168 | Sep 26, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82765154 | Sep 26, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207(f) | No |
| 82754824 | Sep 25, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82754823 | Sep 25, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 82754799 | Sep 25, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82743635 | Sep 24, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82743624 | Sep 24, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82743582 | Sep 24, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 82006588 | Jun 30, 2024 | MD | 3 | CARROLL COUNTY |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79940358 | Oct 18, 2023 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79940260 | Oct 18, 2023 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79927743 | Oct 17, 2023 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79927742 | Oct 17, 2023 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| 79914407 | Oct 16, 2023 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79914395 | Oct 16, 2023 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD21A0827186 | Aug 13, 2021 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD19A0657877 | Dec 28, 2019 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD1310638106 | Oct 16, 2013 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD1011675292 | Feb 11, 2010 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD0909881153 | Aug 21, 2009 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD0108799552 | Jul 31, 2001 | MD | 0 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD0007007464 | Dec 13, 1996 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2022 | MC311036 | Common (Property) | REVOKED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2022 | MC311036-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jul 31, 2008 | MC311036-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA870779818 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 50 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 14, 2026 to May 3, 2026 | |||||
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031360 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 14, 2026 | REPLACED |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031360 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2022 | Mar 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031360 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2022 | Feb 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031360 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2022 | May 26, 2022 | REPLACED |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031360 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2022 | Dec 18, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031360 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04022608 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000097 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2021 | Jan 17, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM8964481 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2021 | REPLACED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM8964481 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q371750400M | Cargo | Nov 13, 2007 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 1780107 B | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2007 | Mar 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 1780107 B | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2007 | Jan 17, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 1780107 M | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2007 | Nov 12, 2007 | REPLACED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 1780107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2002 | Nov 12, 2007 | REPLACED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 1780107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2002 | Jan 17, 2002 | REPLACED |
| PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | G0231308-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 1997 | Jan 17, 2002 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP116647200 | CARGO | Jan 17, 1997 | Oct 26, 2007 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 3, 2026insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 14, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
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Mar 14, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 50 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 3, 2026)
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Mar 16, 2023
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Mar 14, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
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Feb 19, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
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Dec 18, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
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May 26, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
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Apr 28, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
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Mar 29, 2022
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Mar 21, 2022
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Mar 21, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 15, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2022
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Jan 17, 2022insuranceCANCEL — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 10, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Feb 17, 2017
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Jan 17, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Nov 12, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Nov 12, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Nov 5, 2007
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Nov 5, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 5, 2007authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 269 days (through Jul 31, 2008)
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Oct 26, 2007insuranceCANCEL — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Jan 17, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 15 | 0 |
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 8 | 1 |
| CARROLL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC311036
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Cargo policy on file
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PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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