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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 915972· MC243057· CARRIER· EIN 36-3782719
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UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS, LLC

703 FOSTER AVE, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106(773) 379-9700info@granetransportation.comPAUL GRANE
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Great West Casualty Co
Vehicle OOS
38.1%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
5
none fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
45
/ 100

Risk factors

High riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 38.1% — well above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC243057

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 09/14/2026
Great West Casualty Co· policy GRT49416A
Authority history (9) ▾
03/13/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/17/2006)
03/13/2006CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/17/2006)
07/22/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/03/2005)
07/22/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/03/2005)
01/21/2000COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2000)
01/19/1996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
01/09/1995MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
03/06/1992MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
11/07/1991MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ TRANSFERRED (01/02/1992)
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (17) ▾
  1. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD · eff 03/01/2017 → 12/01/2025
  2. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 02/01/2007 → 04/04/2017
  3. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/01/2007 → 04/04/2017
  4. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD · eff 03/01/2017 → 03/01/2017
  5. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/01/2007 → 03/01/2017
  6. LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/01/2006 → 03/06/2007
  7. LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/01/2006 → 02/01/2007
  8. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 12/01/1999 → 02/01/2007
  9. TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/18/2005 → 04/08/2006
  10. TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2001 → 08/18/2005
  11. XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/1999 → 12/01/2001
  12. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/1996 → 12/23/1999
  13. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 01/03/1996 → 12/23/1999
  14. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/1996 → 12/01/1999
  15. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 03/16/1994 → 01/03/1996

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle21 inspections · 38.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver59 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

59 inspections · 40 violations (13 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.

59
Inspections
40
Violations
13
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

13
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 4 states

  • IL11
  • IN10
  • WI6
  • MI3

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

High impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 77% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing32 violations · 11 OOS (24 mo)
Tires6 OOS6 viol38%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 35%
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× · 3%
Brakes3 OOS14 viol34%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× · 9%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 6%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× · 5%
Lighting / lamps1 OOS9 viol19%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× · 6%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 5%
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 3%
Suspension / axle1 OOS1 viol6%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 43 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 43.5% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in Kenosha County, WI

Medium impact

12 of 31 violations in the last 12 months (39%) came from inspections in Kenosha County, WI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Kenosha County, WI 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 12% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing14 violations (24 mo)
Speeding5 viol49%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 24%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 14%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 11%
Following / lane / reckless8 viol45%
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× · 17%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× · 14%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 6%
Other1 viol6%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 6%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 10 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 15% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing3 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless1 viol70%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 70%
Log / ELD device2 viol30%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 30%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 7 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
5
Inspections
9
Violations
4
Out-of-service
1
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 78%Unsafe Driving 11%Other 11%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
7 violations · 3 OOS · 78% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×3Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 11% of recent
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
3Other
1 violation · 1 OOS · 11% of recent
  • 393.75AFlat tire or fabric exposed · OOS
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
393.75A3-TAOL×3OOS
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

91
Inspections
130
Violations
25
Out-of-service
422
CSA points
36
Crashes
9
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

90 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

44 truck 43 trailer 3 other
2015 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH4FN920505· P1048855 IL
2014 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EJXEN158038· P1196280 IL
2007 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9TG57N458368· P1181821 IL
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGEBG3HLHT8050· P1181601 IL
2013 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9TJ5DN139480· 52369Z IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJHTDV7KLKG7632· P1229039 IL
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLDR4JLJK3898· P1090616 IL
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EG2GN942690· P1272378 IL
2022 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 2×
5V8VC5328NM202265· 852714ST IL
2016 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D9GL876624· 532167ST IL
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EG8LN239240· TEMPORARY IL
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR1LSLK2649· P1269227 IL
2015 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EG7FN149139· P832959 IL
2005 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FUJA6CK45PN31680· TEMP IL
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EG4LN225593· P1329437 IL
2014 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH2EN161755· P1034500 IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJHTDV8KLKG7638· P1038929 IL
2022 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532DXNL347938· 833235ST IL
2013 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH9DN143851· P947724 IL
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D5CL725290· 444112ST IL
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D2CL725232· 435642ST IL
2021 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
5V8VC5322MM106081· 759702ST IL
2016 INTERNATIONAL RF027
3HSHXSNR8GN003920· P1113244 IL
2015 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EG1FN149136· P888713 IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJHTDV4KLKH6370· P1225023 IL
2020 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
5V8VC5326LM002806· 689812ST IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHTDV4KSKE8878· P1207125 IL
2006 WABASH Wabash National Corporation
1JJV532W56L989888· 594588ST IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHTDV5KSKF0784· P1207124 IL
2023 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
5V8VC5322PM308214· 886478ST IL

+ 60 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

5

Tow-away

4

Injury

2

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
69
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
77
77 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.6M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi60 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi17 drivers
Company officer
PAUL GRANE
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
2000-11-14
Last MCS-150 update
2025-10-30
Census status
Active

Fleet: 69 trucks · 69 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers, officers or emails with 18 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

18
Connected carriers
14
Fleet-transfer links
4
Most shared VINs
2
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: ASTRO AIR EXPRESS (USDOT 143875, registered 1974) is inactive, shares this carrier’s address, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 2
1
GRANE TRANSPORTATION LINES, LLC
USDOT 76764Active· BENSENVILLE, IL
Strong
OfficerMailingEmailPhoneAddressShared VIN · 4
3AKJGBDV8ESFW10981JJV532D6GL8766285V8VC5328NM2022655V8VC5322GM607962
2
FIVE STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1473865Active· NEW CARLISLE, IN
Strong
Shared VIN · 3
1JJV532W85L9228151JJV532D0FL8334205V8VA53237M705159
Medium· 4
HUB GROUP DEDICATED LLC
USDOT 801828Active· OAK BROOK, IL
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1FUJHTDV9KLKG76473AKJHTDV4KSKE8878
ASTRO AIR EXPRESS
USDOT 143875Inactive· BENSENVILLE, IL
Medium
Address
FEDERAL TRUCK LINES LLC
USDOT 2015517Inactive· BENSENVILLE, IL
Medium
MailingAddress
GRANE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 1481143Active· BENSENVILLE, IL
Medium
MailingPhoneAddress

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

25 events
  1. 09/14/2026Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT49416A

  2. 12/01/2025Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD · policy HMB200097

  3. 10/30/2025MCS-150 update filed

    2.6M mi reported (2024)

  4. 04/04/2017Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy GWP44364A

  5. 03/01/2017Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD · policy HMU200097

  6. 03/01/2017Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP44364A

  7. 03/06/2007Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100964

  8. 02/01/2007Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100964

  9. 02/01/2007Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy QT660306D781ATIL99

  10. 04/08/2006Insurance cancelled — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1080836699

  11. 03/13/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/17/2006)

  12. 03/13/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/17/2006)

  13. 08/18/2005Insurance cancelled — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1080865300

  14. 07/22/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/03/2005)

  15. 07/22/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/03/2005)

  16. 12/01/2001Insurance cancelled — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1-TTP0002836

  17. 11/14/2000Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

  18. 01/21/2000COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2000)

  19. 12/23/1999Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP22323A

  20. 12/01/1999Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP22323A

  21. 01/19/1996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  22. 01/03/1996Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy CLP22323A

  23. 01/09/1995MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  24. 03/06/1992MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  25. 11/07/1991MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    TRANSFERRED (01/02/1992)

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
1989-04-06
Last review
1989-02-23
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-10-30
Reported mileage
2,557,346 mi (2024)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 26, 2026, 6:47 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.