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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 25, 2026
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GRID-LINE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2554662 · MC879988 · EIN 47-1553130 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2301 CLINE AVENUE SUITE 201, SCHERERVILLE, IN, 46375
(219) 440-7526 · JOHN SWEIS
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
73 / 54
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
49 / 382
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Inactive
MS Transverse Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy TINCA5840827 · eff 04/30/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance170 pts
Unsafe Driving159 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance53 pts
Other18 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
IN31
IL14
OH2
MI2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.84 | 1.68 | ≈24–31% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.46 | 0.48 | ≈47–54% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.58 | 6.58 | ≈70–74% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Montgomery County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Montgomery County, IL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 59% · Following / lane / reckless 41%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 79% · False log / RODS 13% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 55% (1 OOS) · Brakes 35% (2 OOS) · Load securement 5% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 45 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 12 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 42%
393.9T, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.935).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 25%
395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.345).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.38).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 | LEBANON, IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/07/2026 | THORNTON TWP, IL | 1 | ||
| 03/31/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/09/2025 | WORTH TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 01/09/2025 | PLYMOUTH, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 82 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer39 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN SWEIS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
54
Registered since
2014-10-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKROCK TRANSPORTATION INC | 4198439 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TAKERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3833382 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/30/2026 — Insurance filed — MS Transverse Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TINCA5840827
04/30/2026 — Insurance ended — MS Transverse Insurance Company
policy TINCA5840827
04/30/2026 — Insurance replaced — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA5840827
04/30/2026 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA5840827
04/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.7M mi reported (2025)
04/30/2025 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK5840827
04/03/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2025)
04/30/2024 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC2009041
04/03/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/23/2024)
04/30/2023 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q01 3040057
01/30/2020 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q01 3040057
02/14/2016 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3714203
01/30/2016 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3714203
01/19/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/08/2016)
08/13/2015 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3714203
07/17/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/2015)
05/13/2015 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/30/2015 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORP.
TRUST FUND · policy 20146170
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