GROUND SERVICE INC
USDOT 2314478 • 11209 JOLIET RD SUITE# 1, LEMONT, IL, 60439
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-790134 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 4, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910162-00 | ON FILE | Oct 13, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910162-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910162-00 | REPLACED | Aug 4, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910162-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2025 | Dec 25, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08886490 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2024 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000092-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 4, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85118 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85118 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2022 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBC000084-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2021 | Aug 4, 2022 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6500004-0 | REPLACED | Aug 4, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6500004 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2019 | Aug 4, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6015401 | REPLACED | Aug 4, 2018 | Aug 4, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6015400 | REPLACED | Aug 4, 2017 | Aug 4, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF006482 | REPLACED | Aug 4, 2016 | Aug 4, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF006482 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2016 | Aug 31, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001019 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2015 | Aug 4, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000321 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2014 | Aug 4, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02966-14 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2014 | Aug 4, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1688678 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2012 | Jun 20, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910162-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 25, 2025 | Dec 25, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910162-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910162-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910162-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08886490 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000092-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85118 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85118 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBC000084-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6500004 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2021 | Aug 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 6500004-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6015401 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6015400 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2018 | Aug 4, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF006482 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF006482 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2017 | Aug 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001019 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000321 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02966-14 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2014 | Aug 4, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1688678 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC790134 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2025 |
| MC790134 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2024 |
| MC790134 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2023 |
| MC790134 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2023 |
| MC790134 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2022 |
| MC790134 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2021 |
| MC790134 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2016 |
| MC790134 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2015 |
| MC790134 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2014 |
| MC790134 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 72 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from 72 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2T | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLOWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (72 inspections)
Showing 50 of 72
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LACLEDE TWP | I-57 | ...UY0680 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| Mar 7, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRENCHTOWN TWP | S I 75 | ...NC6997 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| Jan 10, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MT PROSPECT | E BUSINESS CTR DRIVE | ...VZ5861 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | I94 | ...978178 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| May 21, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWPORT | I-40 | ...KX6753 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| Jan 13, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKFORT | 65 | ...644699 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| Oct 10, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ST CHARLES | IS 70 | ...LC0185 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 75 (STATE ROAD 93) | ...KR9099 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GOODLETTSVILLE | I-65 | ...KR9100 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| Jun 6, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | WASHINGTON | ...KR9100 | GROUND SERVICE INC |
| Dec 31, 2020 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2018 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2018 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2017 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2016 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events