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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

June 22, 2023

“They will get the job done”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
8/10

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

Grasshopper does a great job on with timeliness and tracking. Their communication could be slightly better, but have worked with a lot worse. Overall great team to work with that will get the job done.


Lanes
Flora, IL to Browns Summit, NC
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

April 18, 2023

“Full Truckload from Fort Collins, CO to Puyallup, WA”

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

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

Good customer service, drivers communicate well throughout their loads. Dependable and priced well!


Lanes
Fort Collins, CO to Puyallup, WA
Flora, IL to Browns Summit, NC
North Chicago, IL to Browns Summit, NC
Columbus, OH to Saukville, WI
Jackson, TN to New York, NY
Amarillo, TX to Brentwood, CA
Freight Details
General Freight
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Beverages
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
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
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