GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 488105 • 1365 AVIATION BLVD SUITE 100, HEBRON, KY, 41048
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 070 66 55 | ON FILE | Jan 27, 1999 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP 070 66 55 | ON FILE | Jan 27, 1999 | Apr 1, 2018 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP 070 66 55 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 1999 | Jan 27, 2018 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321-073 004 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 1998 | Jan 27, 1999 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CARGO | I20163070 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 1997 | Apr 8, 1998 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CARGO | IO 75 78 72 6 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 1996 | Jan 24, 1997 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321 0713046 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 1994 | Jan 27, 1996 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133533800 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 1993 | Jan 27, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 070 66 55 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 070 66 55 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 070 66 55 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2018 | Jan 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-073 004 | CARGO | Jan 27, 1999 | Jan 27, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133533800 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 1999 | Jan 27, 1999 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | I20163070 | CARGO | Apr 8, 1998 | Apr 8, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | IO 75 78 72 6 | CARGO | Jan 24, 1997 | Jan 24, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321 0713046 | CARGO | Jan 27, 1996 | Jan 27, 1996 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC243513 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2005 |
| MC243513 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2005 |
| MC243513 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 1998 |
| MC243513 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Oct 2, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC243513 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243513 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243513 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 13, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC243513 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 13, 1991 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 50 inspections
Violation Summary (41 violations from 50 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C2-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
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 (50 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | KY0020 | ...GA2232 | GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Nov 7, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WORTH TWP | I-294 S/B | ...109718 | GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Mar 4, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | CINCINNATI | IR 71 | ...LX2945 | GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EVENDALE | GLENDALE-MILFORD RD | ...GA2231 | GROVE TRANSPORTATION |
| Jan 14, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PROVISO TWP | I-294 NORTHBOUND | ...109718 | GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Nov 4, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I65 | ...NS7415 | GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Sep 13, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEXINGTON | CS1082 CITATION BLVD | ...HA8460 | GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jul 11, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOONE AIRPORT | PR1012 AIRPORT DR | ...U46258 | GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Apr 19, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOBART | I-65 | ...U46258 | GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Dec 2, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2012 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2006 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2003 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 1997 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events