W W GRAINGER INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1020797
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
45
Total Drivers
48
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: July 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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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. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 21 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
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BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
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 9.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.3% across 51,775 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
Inspections
21
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Not on file
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. Apr 30, 2020
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is W W GRAINGER INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for W W GRAINGER INC (USDOT #1020797) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is W W GRAINGER INC's safety record?
W W GRAINGER INC has 21 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
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 5.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 6.7% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.