Grid-Line Transportation Inc
USDOT 2554662 · MC-879988 · Schererville, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Grid-Line Transportation Inc (dba Grid-Line) is a company based in Schererville, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 73 power units and 54 drivers, which ranks it #222 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 48 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 6.8 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Grid-Line Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Grid-Line |
| USDOT number | 2554662 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-879988 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2301 Cline Avenue Suite 201, Schererville, IN 46375 |
| Phone | (219) 440-7526 |
| First registered | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2554662.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 73 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 79 | 0 |
- 0.74 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 3,650,325 miles reported for 2025 – about 50,004 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 54 CDL drivers; 54 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Grid-Line Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.7% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 19% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 37% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 44% higher than average |
| Inspections | 48 | 48 with a driver check, 18 with a vehicle check, 48 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Grid-Line Transportation Inc?
Grid-Line Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 2554662 and operating authority MC-879988.
How many trucks does Grid-Line Transportation Inc have?
It reports 73 power units (73 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 79 trailers, with 54 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 6, 2026).
Where is Grid-Line Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Schererville, Indiana 46375.
What is the out-of-service rate of Grid-Line Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.