Freight Carrier · Denver, CO

GRIFFINS LLC

8801 E HAMPDEN AVE · Denver, CO 80231-4950

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(970) 376-6165 Tap to call
  • MC #1477143
  • USDOT #3960929 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GRIFFINS LLC is a Denver, CO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Colorado. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1477143 and their USDOT number is 3960929.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/10/2025 · last updated Oct 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/10/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 600,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: CA (12), WA (4), AZ (3), OR (3), NM (2), GA (1), VA (1), AL (1), CO (1), KY (1), IL (1), MO (1), +2 more. Home base: Denver, Colorado.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.62 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.94 6 Vehicle Maintenance 7.56 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.54 2

Inspection Summary

  • 33
    Total
  • 15
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.67C11-FFuel - No visible fill warning marking1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
GRIFFINS LLC
8801 E HAMPDEN AVE
DENVER, CO 80231-4950
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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