BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: GRIFFIN FERTILIZER COMPANY

700 S SCENIC HWY, FROSTPROOF, FL, 33843-0127|(863) 635-2251

USDOT

15877

MC Number

N/A

Fleet Size

26

Total Drivers

16

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Safety overview

BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC is a mid-size intrastate only (hazmat) motor carrier based in FROSTPROOF, Florida, operating 26 power units with 16 drivers. 1 of their 5 BASIC scores sits above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. The rest fall within acceptable ranges. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 5 inspections for this carrier.

BASIC scores

SMS Percentiles

Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.

Unsafe Driving
6%
HOS / Fatigue
7%
👤Driver Fitness
7%
Controlled Substances
8%
🔧Vehicle Maintenance
78%

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate20.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Florida is 15.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.0% across 142,655 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Intrastate Only (Hazmat)
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

What are BASIC scores?

FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.

A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.

Unsafe driving
Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
HOS / Fatigue
Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
Driver fitness
Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
Controlled substances
Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
Vehicle maintenance
Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
Crash indicator
Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.

Inspections

5

Total

50%

Driver %

Driver Inspections5
Vehicle Inspections5
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0%

Insurance on file

No insurance records on file with FMCSA.

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

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Frequently asked questions

Is BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC authorized to operate?

Yes. BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC (USDOT #15877) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an intrastate only (hazmat) carrier.

What is BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC's safety record?

BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC has 1 BASIC score above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.

How many trucks does BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC operate?

BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC operates 26 power units with 16 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC transport hazardous materials?

No. BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC located?

BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC is based in FROSTPROOF, Florida at 700 S SCENIC HWY, 33843-0127. Phone: (863) 635-2251.

What are BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC's out-of-service rates?

BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.0% (national average: 20.72%).