W W GRAINGER INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1020797
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
45
Total Drivers
48
Last updated: March 14, 2026
Safety overview
W W GRAINGER INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in LAKE FOREST, Illinois, operating 45 power units with 48 drivers. 2 of their 5 BASIC scores sit above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. The rest fall within acceptable ranges. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 23 inspections for this carrier.
BASIC scores
SMS PercentilesHigher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
What are BASIC scores?
FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.
A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.
- Unsafe driving
- Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
- HOS / Fatigue
- Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
- Driver fitness
- Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
- Controlled substances
- Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
- Vehicle maintenance
- Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
- Crash indicator
- Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.
Inspections
23
Total
58%
Driver %
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is W W GRAINGER INC authorized to operate?
Yes. W W GRAINGER INC (USDOT #1020797) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is W W GRAINGER INC's safety record?
W W GRAINGER INC has 2 BASIC scores above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.
How many trucks does W W GRAINGER INC operate?
W W GRAINGER INC operates 45 power units with 48 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does W W GRAINGER INC transport hazardous materials?
No. W W GRAINGER INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is W W GRAINGER INC located?
W W GRAINGER INC is based in LAKE FOREST, Illinois at 100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, 60045. Phone: (847) 535-1000.
What are W W GRAINGER INC's out-of-service rates?
W W GRAINGER INC's driver out-of-service rate is 4.5%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 6.3% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.