GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC
USDOT 910045 • 6996 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR, COLUMBIA, MD, 21046
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
5 states • 214 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from latest 100 of 214 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602B3-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required. | 3 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 3 | 3 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834J2-HMBP | HM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | 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-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.202A7-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLN | Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (214 inspections)
Showing 50 of 214
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | CO 1184 - BRISCOE TURN RD AT MD 4-SOUTHERN MD BLVD | ...UE8886 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Jan 31, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MD 4 - SOUTHERN MD BLVD (SB/L) | ...489974 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Jan 29, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MD 27 | ...650847 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | AVENUE | MD 242 - COLTON POINT RD | ...507959 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Dec 27, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BRANCH AVE | ...718902 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Jun 6, 2023 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLES TOWN | COUNTY RTY 17 | ...501016 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NO NAME | ...124076 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Jul 18, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WILLOWDALE DR | ...433478 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Mar 21, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ACRS MARKED OFF ROAD | ...716476 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Mar 10, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CRAIN HWY | ...718901 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Sep 16, 2021 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DOVER | W NORTH ST @ SAULSBURY RD | ...KR1158 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Sep 10, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SOLOMONS ISLAND RD | ...457931 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Aug 26, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BELLE GROVE RD | ...251418 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Jul 28, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SANDY SPRING RD | ...599153 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| May 6, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CAPITAL BELTWAY | ...475023 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Jan 15, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WOODSBORO PIKE | ...DLY625 | GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Dec 9, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2020 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2020 | MD | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2020 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2019 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records