GRIMM'S AUTOMOVATION INC

DOT 354357 MC 311036 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
25 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 16.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
6 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 3 (3 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

502 NORTH EAST ST, FREDERICK, MD, 21701

Phone Number

(301) 694-6613

Mailing Address

502 NORTH EAST ST, FREDERICK, MD, 21701

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
29 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-03-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-03-29 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2022-03-21 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2022-01-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-02-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-11-05 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC311036 2022-03-21
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC311036 2007-11-05

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-05-03 BIPD/Primary CA870779818 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2007-11-13 Cargo Q371750400M N/A ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE - - ACTIVE
2026-03-14 BIPD/Primary CA870779818 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2026-05-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-03-14 BIPD/Primary CA 0031360 $750,000 AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF M… 2026-03-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-05-26 BIPD/Primary CA 0031360 $750,000 AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF M… 2023-03-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-04-28 BIPD/Primary CA 0031360 $750,000 AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF M… 2022-05-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-03-14 BIPD/Primary CA 0031360 $750,000 AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF M… 2022-12-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2022-01-17 BIPD/Primary CA04022608 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2022-03-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-01-17 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000097 00 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2022-01-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-01-17 BIPD/Primary GPM8964481 $750,000 THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPA… 2021-01-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-11-12 BIPD/Primary Q01 1780107 B $750,000 ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE 2017-03-10 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-11-12 BIPD/Primary Q01 1780107 M $750,000 ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE 2007-11-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-17 BIPD/Primary Q01 1780107 $750,000 ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE 2002-01-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-01-17 CARGO CPP116647200 $750,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-10-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-01-17 BIPD/Primary G0231308-00 $750,000 PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANC… 2002-01-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

16.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

25 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 25 Last inspection: Sep 19, 2025 Total crashes: 8

FMCSA Inspection Records (25 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Sep 19, 2025

2203C00561

Level 1 MD PETERBILT 1XP5DB0X...

Sep 19, 2025

2404C00746

Level 1 MD FREIGHTLIN 1NPFL4TX...

Sep 18, 2025

0503C00030

Level 1 MD FORD 3C7WRKAL...

Sep 18, 2025

2203C00557

Level 1 MD INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML...

Sep 18, 2025

2203C00556

Level 1 MD INTERNATIO 1HTKSSWM...

Sep 18, 2025

2203C00558

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MD FREIGHTLIN 1NPFL4TX...

Sep 18, 2025

2404C00744

Level 1 MD FREIGHTLIN 1FVHCYDC...

Apr 22, 2025

2325C00037

8 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MD FREIGHTLIN 1FVHCYDC...

Dec 5, 2024

2048C00263

2 viol.
Level 2 MD INTERNATIO 1HTKSSWM...

Sep 27, 2024

2345001208

Level 1 MD FRHT 1NPFL4TX...

Sep 26, 2024

2404001981

Level 1 MD PTRB 1XP5DB0X...

Sep 26, 2024

2404001979

1 viol.
Level 1 MD FRHT 1NPFL4TX...

Sep 25, 2024

2345001204

Level 1 MD FRHT 1FVHCYDC...

Sep 25, 2024

2345001203

2 viol.
Level 1 MD FRHT 1FVHCYDC...

Sep 25, 2024

2345001201

Level 1 MD INTL 1HTKSSWM...
Total Inspections

25

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

25

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (8 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Aug 13, 2021

MD • MD21A0827186

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 28, 2019

MD • MD19A0657877

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 16, 2013

MD • MD1310638106

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 11, 2010

MD • MD1011675292

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 21, 2009

MD • MD0909881153

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 21, 2009

MD • MD0909881153

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 31, 2001

MD • MD0108799552

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

5

Tow

Yes

Dec 13, 1996

MD • MD0007007464

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

11

Total Crashes

8

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

16

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 15
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

25
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

6
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

6

0 owned

Trailers

3

3 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 3
Interstate: 10
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 6
Interstate (<100 mi): 4
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

6

Power Units

6

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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