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Grand Island Express
Interstate

(1 review) 5.0 out of 5
Grand Island, NE 68801
USDOT
54988
Docket
MC135283

Overview

Grand Island Express is one of America’s most recognized and respected small refrigerated carriers. Serving more than 38 states in the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., Grand Island Express specializes in irregular route, temperature-controlled transportation and focuses on customers that require service-sensitive, time-critical performance. We also provide dry van services in a variety of markets.

In addition to temperature-controlled and dry van transport, Grand Island Express offers heavy-duty truck repair, sales, and service; truck and trailer wash and washout service; and load/trailer hostling.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 135 379 0
Leased 15 0 0

Freight types

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck types

  • Van
  • Reefer

Shipment types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
16,452,441 (2021)
Electronic Tracking
0% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Grand Island Express

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Safety

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 10/02/1985 (37 years, 7 months)
Contract Active — 10/02/1985 (37 years, 7 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 25 12 15 2.29 19.3%
Unsafe Driving 37 11 0 2.03 28.7%
Hours of Service Compliance 14 6 0 0.22 11.5%
Driver Fitness 1 0 1 0.01 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Crashes 3 6 8 17
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 3 6 8 17

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 188 1 0.53% 6.65%
Vehicle 65 13 20% 22.15%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
The Travelers Indemnity Co. Of Connecticut
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
9C585676
Effective date
07/26/2021
Address
1 Tower Square 5 Gs, Hartford, CT, US, 06183
Phone
+1-860-277-2682

Insurance type
Trust Fund
Company name
Pacific Financial Association, Inc.
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
NONE
Effective date
10/01/2013
Address
22601 N 19 Th Avenue Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ, US, 85027
Phone
+1-800-595-2615

IL

Verified Broker from Illinois

October 24, 2022

“Full Truckload from Salt Lake City, UT to Osage, IA”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition

Jim id dispatch was very professional and provide clear and accurate updates during tranist.


Lanes
Salt Lake City, UT to Osage, IA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking