GR FREIGHT LINE INC
USDOT 3473736 • 5516 N MAJOR AVE APT 1, CHICAGO, IL, 60630
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,473,736
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8188182481
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
1,200,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
5516 N MAJOR AVE APT 1, CHICAGO, IL, 60630
Contact
Phone: 8188182481
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 23, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1137770 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA958616068 | ON FILE | Aug 23, 2023 | May 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA968625293 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA958616068 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA958616068 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2025 | May 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA968625293 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA958616068 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1137770 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
9%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
16
Violations
20
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
6.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
2
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 16 of 16 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 16 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (20 violations from 16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.25vs nat'l 1.80
-0.55 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
12 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-062026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.811835/-121.305045 | ...KJ1116 | GR FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Dec 2, 2023 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | MALTA | I 84 | ...978687 | GR FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Jul 18, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK | I40 | ...HY4437 | GR FREIGHT LINE INC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 28, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 23, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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