GROOT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
453489
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
230
Total Drivers
224
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 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
GROOT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in MCCOOK, Illinois, operating 230 power units with 224 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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 8 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 5 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
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 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
5
Total
56%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
8
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is GROOT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for GROOT INC (USDOT #453489) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is GROOT INC's safety record?
GROOT INC has 5 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 8 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does GROOT INC operate?
GROOT INC operates 230 power units with 224 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does GROOT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. GROOT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is GROOT INC located?
GROOT INC is based in MCCOOK, Illinois at 8475 W 53 RD STREET, 60525. Phone: (847) 734-6406.
What are GROOT INC's out-of-service rates?
GROOT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.