MICHAEL GRIMES
AUTHORIZEDDBA: NONE
USDOT
3900479
MC Number
1436777
Fleet Size
2
Total Drivers
2
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 27, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
MICHAEL GRIMES is a small interstate motor carrier based in CHIPLEY, Florida, operating 2 power units with 2 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 2 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Florida is 15.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.9% across 151,293 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
2
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Sep 25, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MICHAEL GRIMES authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MICHAEL GRIMES (USDOT #3900479) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is MICHAEL GRIMES's safety record?
MICHAEL GRIMES has 2 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MICHAEL GRIMES operate?
MICHAEL GRIMES operates 2 power units with 2 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does MICHAEL GRIMES transport hazardous materials?
No. MICHAEL GRIMES does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MICHAEL GRIMES located?
MICHAEL GRIMES is based in CHIPLEY, Florida at 96 HIGHWAY 273, 32428. Phone: (850) 258-3844.
What are MICHAEL GRIMES's out-of-service rates?
MICHAEL GRIMES's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.