Grasshopper Trucking LLC
USDOT 3225405 · MC-1010253 · La Grange, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Grasshopper Trucking LLC (dba Kangaroo Trans) is a company based in La Grange, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 266 power units and 133 drivers, which ranks it #131 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 361 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 7.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 20 tow-away), or 7.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 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, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, garbage / refuse and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Grasshopper Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Kangaroo Trans |
| USDOT number | 3225405 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1010253 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1032 S La Grange Rd Ste 9, La Grange, IL 60525 |
| Phone | (312) 858-5933 |
| First registered | Dec 23, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3225405.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 133 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 133 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 24,084,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 90,541 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 133 CDL drivers; 133 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Grasshopper Trucking LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.2% | 18.3% | 22.2% | 71% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 285% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.9 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 90% higher than average |
| Inspections | 361 | 361 with a driver check, 192 with a vehicle check, 487 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Grasshopper Trucking LLC?
Grasshopper Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 3225405 and operating authority MC-1010253.
How many trucks does Grasshopper Trucking LLC have?
It reports 266 power units (133 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 133 trailers, with 133 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 7, 2025).
Where is Grasshopper Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in La Grange, Illinois 60525.
What is the out-of-service rate of Grasshopper Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 7.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.