HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/54988-grand-island-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:50 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS INC
Doing business as GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC135283
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (308) 384-8555, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC135283.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC135283 | Primary | Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut Policy 9C585676 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 26, 2021 | Active |
| Trust Fund | MC135283 | — | Pacific Financial Association, Inc Policy NONE · BMC-85 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
16 of 75 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
3 of 243 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | IA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | IA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | IA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | PA | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Nebraska average covers 22,407 vehicle and 49,320 driver inspections of all Nebraska-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
134 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 23 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 216 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Nebraska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 56 | 1 | 41.8% | 20.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 19 | 33.6% | 62.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 31 | 1 | 23.1% | 13.3% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.7% | 3.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 12 | 12 |
| 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 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 9 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLUP | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LC | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 3 | 0 |
| Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1 | 3 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nebraska column is the mix across all Nebraska-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | Oakwood Twp, IL | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Morris, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Not Reported, NE | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2025 | St Peters, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Straughn, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Bettendorf, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | East Lackawannock Townshi, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Lexington, NE | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Montmorency Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | North Mahoning Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 54988 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC135283 |
| Legal name | GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS INC |
| DBA name | GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 158 |
| Drivers | 164 |
| Annual mileage | 17,581,156 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 10, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherBeer
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS INC
Is GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC135283: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 54988. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (308) 384-8555, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC135283, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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