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Carrier Profile · DOT 453489

Groot INC

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateMccook, IL 60525
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Groot INC has a fleet of 230 power units and 224 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 4 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameGroot INC
DBA
DOT #453489
MC #
CityMccook
StateIllinois
ZIP60525
Authority age34.9y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/16/2024
Company officerJackman Worthing
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
230
Power units
Drivers
224
Total drivers
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
17
On record
OOS Rate
50.0%
Above national avg (22.26%)

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

8475 W 53 RD STREET, Mccook, IL, 60525

8475 W 53 RD STREET, MCCOOK, IL, 60525Open in Maps →

Inspection history

4 total inspections. OOS rate: 50.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
4/20/2025IL101
7/14/2025IL200
9/13/2024IL300
11/13/2024IL201

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

17 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
IL00Y
IL00Y
IL00Y

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jul 1991
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Groot INC

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Groot INC authorized to operate?

Groot INC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Groot INC's safety record?

Groot INC has 4 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 17 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Groot INC operate?

Groot INC operates 230 power units with approximately 224 drivers.

Is Groot INC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Groot INC had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Groot INC as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Groot INC?

Groot INC's DOT number is 453489. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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