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Carrier profile · USDOT 165783

GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO

80 power unitsavg 8.7 yrRegional · 3 statesHARVEY, IL
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
80Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.7Avg age (yr)
2012–2023 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 52 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo40.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

80 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.7 yr

Model years 2012–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr authority, 40% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO safe to work with?

Is GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO safe to load? GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO (USDOT 165783) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HARVEY, IL, operating 80 power units and 124 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 6 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO's USDOT number?

GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO's USDOT number is 165783.

Is GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO is active in the FMCSA register.

What is GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO's safety record?

GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO's fleet?

GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO operates 80 power units and 124 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO based?

GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO is based in HARVEY, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.