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GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Hebron, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 488105 · MC 243513
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-243513 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Indemnity Company
Safety
Satisfactory
17.1% OOS · 53 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 24.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 53 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC243513
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
The Cincinnati Indemnity Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EBA 006 62 55
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
488105
MC Number
MC-243513
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 17, 1992
Authority Granted
December 13, 1991
Annual Mileage
2,131,847 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1365 Aviation Blvd Suite 100, Hebron, KY 41048
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dave Strehle
Officer 2
William J. Grove
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
53
Driver Inspections
36
Vehicle Inspections
37
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate24.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (3.4pp higher)
17.1% of 41 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
52nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
13 of 30 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dawn · Wet |
| November 7, 2024 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY28
OH10
IN5
IL3
US1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (44)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 35 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
21
Tractor
15
Truck
6
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFE9NDNT9592 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV2GSHC9091 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXPSUL9779 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFE0JDJL3274 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR9RN387114 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6PN109718 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323GB665513 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323RSB38626 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWCS87HY23402 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT7GHHJ7507 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 44 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7KL143416 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXKL143524 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X4BD121901 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9JSJW0332 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV0RSUD8295 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV3RDUD8296 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWCY1EDGA2231 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWCY3EDGA2232 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320LBA32884 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321KBA21357 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326ES501380 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327ES496030 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XES501379 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XHS753301 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XKBA21356 | 1 | 1 |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1A5429LBA32883 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBCXBSXDHBZ3784 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG36LW30933 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK56LU46257 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621GT609055 | 1 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626DD447509 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1FL890158 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1LL191995 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3KL143476 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3LL185342 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3LL185406 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6LL222920 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9LL223558 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXEL830474 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV4GSHC9092 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSUN6368 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR5PL109720 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR9LL453156 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6PN638294 | 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 (53)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 1960000069 | CHILLICOTHE OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHTDV3RDUD8296 3H3V532K0NS819035 |
IN 3386820 ME 452551Z |
| September 11, 2026 | 3202000502 | WILMINGTON OH | II | — | — | ARETHIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDV0RSUD8295 1JJV532D6LL222920 |
IN 3394186 ME 438624Z |
| August 11, 2026 | 1006000502 | GREENSBURG IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR6PN638294 1DW1A5323RSB38626 |
IN 3832125 ME 5270287 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | 1931000946 | SPRINGFIELD OH | II | 1 | 1 | LANGELSHEIM PLANT ALBEMARLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJA6CK56LU46257 1JJV532D3LL185406 |
OH PWE9159 ME 5002809 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | B914000642 | HEBRON, KY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR9JSJW0332 |
OH PWF9085 |
| May 22, 2026 | CV44930389 | WALTON, KY | III | — | — | SWARVORSKI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGEDV2GSHC9091 1JJV532DXKL143524 |
OH PWH6341 ME 307590Z |
| May 14, 2026 | L751000276 | LEXINGTON, KY | I | 1 | — | GROVE TRANSPORTATION | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFE9NDNT9592 |
KY P6N755 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 9500000032 | WILMINGTON OH | I | — | — | GROVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XPHD49X4BD121901 1DW1A5327ES496030 |
OH PWP8507 ME 3060561 |
| May 5, 2026 | CV43684544 | VERONA, KY | III | 1 | — | GROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT7GHHJ7507 |
OH PXC2221 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | B914000606 | HEBRON, KY | II | — | — | PULSE ROLLER- INSIGHT AUTOMATION | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFE0JDJL3274 |
OH PKB9929 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DHL | 6 | March 24, 2026 |
| POLAR AIR | 3 | July 31, 2025 |
| HAULISTIC LLC | 2 | January 14, 2026 |
| DHL EXPRESS | 2 | July 30, 2025 |
| ARETHIA | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| LANGELSHEIM PLANT ALBEMARLE | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| SWARVORSKI | 1 | May 22, 2026 |
| PULSE ROLLER- INSIGHT AUTOMATION | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| MIDEA AMERICA | 1 | March 20, 2026 |
| WORLDWIDE FREIGHT SYSTEM | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| SENCO | 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| SENDEREX | 1 | February 3, 2026 |
12 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 16, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 4, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 2, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| February 16, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 13, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 13, 1991 | Active DISMISSED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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