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Carrier profile · USDOT 716378 · MC-847900 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Grunt and Strain Trucking LLC
4 power unitsavg 18.6 yrRegional · 3 statesWASHINGTON, NC80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-847900 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.6Avg age (yr)
1998–2018 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration2828 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo55.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
18.6 yr
Model years 1998–2018 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 716378) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 20, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 55.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 27 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 716378, and its motor carrier number is MC-847900.
Is GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC has a 55.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 2 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 GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC based?
GRUNT AND STRAIN TRUCKING LLC is based in WASHINGTON, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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