Griffith Energy Services INC
Columbia, MD
Profile data updated Jun 29, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
528
Power Units
152
Drivers
FMCSA since 2000 (25 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since October 2000. Based in Columbia, MD, they operate a fleet of 528 power units with 152 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Griffith Energy Services INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 31 | 22 | 0 | 53 |
| Tractors | 10 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Griffith Energy Services INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 152
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,266,083 miles (2025)
Driver Information
152
Total Drivers
152
CDL Drivers
152
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC
95 trucks and 3 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 4, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Peterbilt, International. Equipment breakdown: 88 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 7 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 19.4% — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 88 | 90% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 7% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 3% |
Trailers (3 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 3 |
| Heil Trailer | 2 |
| Tremco | 1 |
Vehicle makes (12 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 29 | 30% |
| Peterbilt | 23 | 23% |
| International | 14 | 14% |
| Internatio | 13 | 13% |
| Ford | 11 | 11% |
| Heil Trailer International | 2 | 2% |
| Courier | 1 | 1% |
| Sterling T | 1 | 1% |
| Tremcar | 1 | 1% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 1% |
| Inte | 1 | 1% |
| Custom Sco | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 468E61 | MD | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 7DL1139 | MD | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 5EW1921 | MD | Courier STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 201E02 | MD | Custom Sco STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| CT817799 | VA | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| 0628F7 | MD | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| 231E66 | MD | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 212E02 | MD | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 239E21 | MD | Sterling T STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 8DX9560 | MD | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 7FB8454 | MD | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 427E34 | MD | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| 213E51 | MD | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| 444E61 | MD | Itnl STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 1GR8482 | MD | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 201E00 | MD | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 131E33 | MD | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 450E59 | MD | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 338E85 | MD | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 422534X | MD | Tremco SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Feb 2026 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: MD (95) · VA (3)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 98)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
153
Inspections
24 months
76
Violations
Total found
20
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.8%)
✓ Better than national average (-9.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/15/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/12/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | MD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | MD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | MD | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/08/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 05/15/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 153 inspections.
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Violation Breakdown
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 1 hazmat-involved
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | MD | FREDERICK, MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/14/2025 | MD | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC is inferred to operate: Tanker and Box Truck.
Is GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC's authority currently active?
GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC been in business?
GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2000, making their authority approximately 25 years, 9 months old.
Where is GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC located?
GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC is physically located at 6996 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-3303.
Roadside Inspection History 153 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC has been inspected 153 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, DC, VA. Out of these, 14 inspections (about 9%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9A-HLLH — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-08 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-15 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-04 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-16 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-16 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-13 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-07 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-04 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-24 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-20 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-19 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-11 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC was cited for 66 violations, of which 19 (29%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 11 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 18 | 7 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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