GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC
USDOT 2838429 • 2605 S INDIANA AVE UNIT 409, CHICAGO, IL, 60616
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-950175 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 1, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08474801 | ON FILE | Aug 23, 2023 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | USA4140759 | ON FILE | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 2, 2017 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08474801 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2021 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08474801 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2020 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXIL000165-01 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2019 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXIL000165-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 16, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02275-18 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-05757-17 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2017 | Oct 4, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-05757-17 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2017 | Sep 5, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-05757-16 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 2, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08474801 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08474801 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08474801 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXIL000165-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXIL000165-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02275-18 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-05757-17 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-05757-17 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-05757-16 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2017 | Sep 2, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | USA4140759 | CARGO | Sep 2, 2017 | Sep 2, 2017 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC950175 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2025 |
| MC950175 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2021 |
| MC950175 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2019 |
| MC950175 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2017 |
| MC950175 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 9, 2016 | — | 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
40 states • 172 inspections
Violation Summary (91 violations from latest 100 of 172 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (172 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OTSEGO | NB MNTH 101 | ...KM5993 | GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC |
| May 14, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | PARK CENTER DRIVE | ...637526 | GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC |
| Jul 1, 2024 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 0094 | ...NC6254 | GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 26 | ...234387 | GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC |
| Aug 1, 2022 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TURNER | 293 AUBURN RD | ...HT6958 | GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC |
| Jul 24, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IA 191 N MEASURING 1825 FEET S | ...JH2951 | GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC |
| Jun 29, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | I-40 W HWY | ...LJ9610 | GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC |
| Feb 26, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Rt 907W Ref Mrkr 907W87014001 | ...873677 | GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC |
| Nov 23, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2020 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2019 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2016 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events