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Freight Carrier · Chicago, IL

GR FREIGHT LINE INC

5516 N MAJOR AVE · Chicago, IL 60630-1204

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(818) 818-2481 Tap to call

MC #1137770
USDOT #3473736 USDOT Active

7
Power Units
7
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

GR FREIGHT LINE INC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1137770 and their USDOT number is 3473736.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/24/2026 · last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/24/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,250,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: OR (2), CA (2), NV (1), WA (1), UT (1), NM (1), CO (1), AR (1), LA (1). Home base: Chicago, Illinois.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Aug 29, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.18 2 Vehicle Maintenance 8 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

11
Total
6
Clean
5
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 7 unique codes

Critical 3

393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 1

395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 3

393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

GR FREIGHT LINE INC
5516 N MAJOR AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60630-1204

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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