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GROTHAUS TRUCKING CO
Plainview, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 316568 · MC 228564
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-228564 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
General Star Indemnity Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs since reinstatement on October 31, 2023; first granted June 11, 1990 (36 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $4,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC228564
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy IXG417723L
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TF650631
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
316568
MC Number
MC-228564
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 16, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 27, 1988
Authority First Granted
June 11, 1990
Authority Reinstated
October 31, 2023
Annual Mileage
511,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
10339 Plainview Blacktop, Plainview, IL 62685
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Daniel Grothaus
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL10
IN2
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Semi-trailer
4
Tank
3
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1MD739188 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6ND777601 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X4PD895482 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9RD662402 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621LT173205 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C2XWH355830 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS14323C1039685 | 1 | 1 |
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 1W14412A1M7720668 | 1 | — |
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 1W14412A1M7720671 | 1 | — |
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 1W14412A3M7720669 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 1W14412A5L7718727 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X89D787942 | 1 | — |
| Landking | — | 442090 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSR4225JZ900518 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | 4248750157 | IL-104, IL | III | — | — | BRUCE OAKLEY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXD49X4PD895482 1GR1P0621LT173205 |
IL P1075921 IL 703118ST |
| September 8, 2025 | 8758003367 | TERRE HAUTE IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LUBBOCK |
1NPXD49X4PD895482 59828 |
IL P1075921 IL 838097ST |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | 4070140087 | IL-255, IL | III | — | — | GROTHAUS TRUCKING COMAPNY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILS |
1XPXD49X6ND777601 1W14412A1M7720668 |
IL P1102427 IL 761587ST |
| June 16, 2025 | 4039240301 | 255, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILS |
1XPXD49X9RD662402 1W14412A5L7718727 |
IL P977647 IL 709302ST |
| May 1, 2025 | 5005290116 | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B, IL | II | 1 | 1 | ADM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XPXD49X9RD662402 1PMS14323C1039685 |
IL P977647 IL 455911ST |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| April 22, 2025 | 5005380078 | BETHALTO DR AT AIRWAY CT, IL | II | 3 | — | CHS INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPXD49X89D787942 1M9AT9C2XWH355830 |
IL P1147785 IL 228045ST |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 107.620B | No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number | |||||||||
| April 11, 2025 | 4290660072 | I-70 W/B, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILS |
1XPXD49X1MD739188 1W14412A1M7720671 |
IL P1097231 IL 761590ST |
| April 3, 2025 | 5170000760 | MUNCIE IN | II | — | — | NUTRIEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LUBBOCK |
1XPXD49X1MD739188 60806 |
IL P1097231 IL 228044ST |
| January 14, 2025 | 5001620024 | I-255, IL | III | — | — | GROTHAUS TRUCKING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILS |
1XPXD49X1MD739188 1W14412A3M7720669 |
IL P1097231 IL 761588ST |
| October 3, 2024 | 4179790168 | I72, IL | III | — | — | HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPXD49X6ND777601 5HTSR4225JZ900518 |
IL P1102427 IL 634675ST |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BRUCE OAKLEY INC | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| GROTHAUS TRUCKING COMAPNY | 1 | July 15, 2025 |
| ADM | 1 | May 1, 2025 |
| CHS INC. | 1 | April 22, 2025 |
| NUTRIEN | 1 | April 3, 2025 |
| HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO. | 1 | October 3, 2024 |
| KOCH FERTILIZER | 1 | April 23, 2024 |
| BRANDT | 1 | December 21, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 31, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 24, 2023 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 27, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 18, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 21, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 23, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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