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Carrier profile · USDOT 2838429 · MC950175 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Grasshopper Trans Inc

Chicago, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2016
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated Food+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (312) 724-8400
150
Power units
75
Drivers
115
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
7.0M
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 34.6% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
34.6%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 18 of 52 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.9%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 115 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal1 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 0.21 per 1M mi
Total inspections
115
Driver inspections
115
Vehicle inspections
52
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC950175
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
150
Power units
75
Trucks
55
Tractors owned
40
Trailers owned
75
Drivers
75
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
6,980,448 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2838429
MC / docket
MC-950175
Legal name
Grasshopper Trans Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 13, 2016
Last MCS-150
Oct 1, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
75 (75)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Grasshopper Trans Inc's USDOT number?

Grasshopper Trans Inc's USDOT number is 2838429 and its docket number is MC950175.

Is Grasshopper Trans Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Grasshopper Trans Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 115 roadside inspections, a 34.6% vehicle and 0.9% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Grasshopper Trans Inc's fleet?

150 power units and 75 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 1, 2026.

What insurance does Grasshopper Trans Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc.

Where is Grasshopper Trans Inc located?

Grasshopper Trans Inc is located at 2605 S Indiana Ave Unit 409, Chicago, IL, 60616. Phone: (312) 724-8400.

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