Grizzly Towing LLC
Tacoma, WA
Profile data updated Sep 16, 2023 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2023 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
GRIZZLY TOWING LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since September 2023. Based in Tacoma, WA, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Grizzly Towing LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Grizzly Towing LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by GRIZZLY TOWING LLC
4 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 18, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Toyota. Equipment breakdown: 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 2 OTHER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 50% |
| OTHER | 2 | 50% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 2 | 50% |
| Toyota | 2 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
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
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
3
Inspections
24 months
30
Violations
Total found
7
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+211.6%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 | WA | Driver Only | 5 | ✓ |
| 11/27/2024 | WA | Walk-Around | 13 | 5 |
| 07/31/2024 | WA | Walk-Around | 12 | 2 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GRIZZLY TOWING LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GRIZZLY TOWING LLC is inferred to operate: Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is GRIZZLY TOWING LLC's authority currently active?
GRIZZLY TOWING LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has GRIZZLY TOWING LLC been in business?
GRIZZLY TOWING LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since September 2023, making their authority approximately 2 years, 10 months old.
Where is GRIZZLY TOWING LLC located?
GRIZZLY TOWING LLC is physically located at 401 BROADWAY STE 100, TACOMA, WA 98402-3900.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
GRIZZLY TOWING LLC has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WA. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 67%) 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 392.2-SLLSR — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 5 | — |
| 2024-11-27 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 13 | OOS · 5 |
| 2024-07-31 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 12 | OOS · 2 |
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
22 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for GRIZZLY TOWING LLC, of which 7 (32%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 7 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
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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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (5)
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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