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Grasshopper Trans Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(20 reviews) 4.7 out of 5
Chicago, IL 60616
USDOT
2838429
Docket
MC950175

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.2
Communication
9.3
Timeliness
9.4

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
15
On Time Delivery
15
Strong Driver Communication
11
Consistent Tracking
10
Strong Dispatcher Communication
9
Easy to Work With
7
Friendly
6
Easy to Onboard
6
Knowledgeable
6
Clean Equipment
5
Good Delivery Condition
4

Negative Flags

Intermittent Tracking
1
Fraud
1

Overview

We are a family owned company with over 15 years combined in the trucking industry. Our company is well positioned to serve our Customers in the United States. We are located in 2605 S Indiana ave Unit 409, Chicago, IL, adjacent to O`Hare International Airport and the city of Chicago.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 10 10 0
Leased 65 65 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Meat
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
6,980,448 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
65% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 09/09/2016 (7 years, 7 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 42 4 9 3.84 32.9%
Unsafe Driving 19 6 0 1.72 25%
Hours of Service Compliance 15 3 3 0.37 19.7%
Driver Fitness 3 2 3 0.15 18.3%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 1 0 3 4
Crash Reports 1 0 3 4

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 104 6 5.77% 6.67%
Vehicle 54 7 12.96% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Ace Property And Casualty Insurance Company
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
H08474801
Effective date
08/23/2023
Address
436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, US, 19106
Phone
+1-800-433-0385

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OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

April 14, 2023

“Full Truckload from Holly Pond, AL to Bremen, AL”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication

Great service, pick up and delivery on point. Customer happy and communication with our internal team has been great.


Lanes
Holly Pond, AL to Bremen, AL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OR

Verified Shipper from Oregon

April 14, 2023

“ok carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
7/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery

This carrier moved a reefer trailer to CA from indiana. Trailer showed up with a little bit of damage but the carrier took care of it quickly.


Lanes
Lafayette, IN to Fontana, CA
Freight Details
Driveaway / Towaway
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

April 14, 2023

“Full Truckload from Laredo, TX to Cartersville, GA”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
9/10

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

Driver on time, delivered early. Updates all the way through without having to ask


Lanes
Laredo, TX to Cartersville, GA
Freight Details
General Freight
Household Goods
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
NH

Verified Broker from New Hampshire

April 14, 2023

“Full Truckload from Naperville, IL to El Paso, TX”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Knowledgeable

Haven't had any issues with Grasshopper. Friendly dispatchers too.


Lanes
Naperville, IL to El Paso, TX
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
PA

Verified Broker from Pennsylvania

April 14, 2023

“We have worked together on numerous shipments. Does a great job.”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
10/10

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

We have worked together on numerous shipments. Does a great job keeping us updated. Easy to work with.


Lanes
Dunkirk, NY to Terre Haute, IN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking