GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD
USDOT 76764 • 703 FOSTER AVE, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200097 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 030032 | ON FILE | Sep 27, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP44364A | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2007 | Apr 4, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP44364A | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2007 | Apr 4, 2017 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 151174 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2012 | Oct 27, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP44364A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100964 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2006 | Mar 6, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100964 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080836699 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2005 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080865300 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2001 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660306D781ATIL99 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1-TTP0002835 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP61682A | REPLACED | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP61682A | REPLACED | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP61682A | REPLACED | May 1, 1995 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP61682A | REPLACED | May 1, 1995 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP61682A | REPLACED | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 322933 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1991 | Jun 1, 1995 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 653-43-91 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1988 | May 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200097 | BIPD | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP44364A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2017 | Apr 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP44364A | CARGO | Apr 4, 2017 | Apr 4, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP44364A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 030032 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 151174 | SURETY | Oct 27, 2012 | Oct 27, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100964 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2007 | Mar 6, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100964 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660306D781ATIL99 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080836699 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080865300 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| CANCEL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1-TTP0002835 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP61682A | CARGO | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP61682A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 322933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 653-43-91 | CARGO | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP61682A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP61682A | CARGO | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP61682A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC030032 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 3, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC030032 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2005 |
| MC030032 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2005 |
| MC030032 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC030032 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC030032 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC030032 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 12, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC030032 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 11, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC030032 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 2, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC151174 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 12, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC030032 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 5, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC030032 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 10, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | Jun 5, 1981 |
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
6 states • 50 inspections
Violation Summary (38 violations from 50 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 (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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH MANCHESTER | WABASH RD | ...247402 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Aug 21, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | CHICAGO | W ROOSEVELT RD | ...290004 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Jul 18, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Long Grove | LAKE COOK RD | ...052262 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| May 29, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLNSHIRE | MILWAUKEE AVENUE | ...016349 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Aug 16, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAUKEGAN | GREEN BAY RD | ...O12208 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Jul 6, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH RIVERSIDE | CERMAK RD | ...S58205 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Jan 27, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 4 | LA PRAIRIE | IH 039 SB | ...014060 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Nov 9, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GLENDALE HTS | WINDY POINT DRIVE | ...S58205 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Aug 26, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHICAGO | E 103RD ST | ...216747 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Aug 15, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 6 | COMSTOCK TWP | I 94 | ...990234 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| May 4, 2021 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | POLK | IH 041 NB | ...959899 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Mar 16, 2021 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LYONS | USH 012 WB | ...990236 | GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES LTD |
| Jul 10, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events