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Carrier profile · USDOT 2838429 · MC-950175 ·
Grasshopper Trans Inc
30 power unitsavg 4.9 yrNational · 38 statesCHICAGO, IL80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-950175 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
52 observed · MCS-150
72Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.9 yr
Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
36 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC (USDOT 2838429) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 39.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 115 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 48 vehicle-level and 115 driver-level — across 38 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 30 power units and 30 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 31, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC's USDOT number?
GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC's USDOT number is 2838429, and its motor carrier number is MC-950175.
Is GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026. GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC's safety record?
GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC has a 39.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 187 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC's fleet?
GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC operates 30 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC based?
GRASSHOPPER TRANS INC is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 38 states.
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