--- title: "GROOT INC | DOT 453489 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/il/453489/groot-inc description: "GROOT INC is a interstate carrier based in MCCOOK, IL. Fleet size: 230 power units, 224 drivers. DOT# 453489." lang: en --- Active Interstate # GROOT INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 453489 Location MCCOOK, IL Phone 8477346406 Power Units 230 Drivers 224 Trailers 3 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Apr 16, 2024 ## Risk Signals — GROOT INC Scanning active / 10 NOT RATED Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale No fleet VINs found on marketplaces… CLEAR Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 2 Vehicle OOS Rate 50% 1 of 2 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 50% 1 of 2 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 2 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Aug 7, 2026 · IL Clean rate (90d) 46% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 91 All time Fatalities 1 Injuries 51 Tow-Away 87 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with GROOT INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with GROOT INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About GROOT INC Groot Industries is a waste management company based in the Chicago area with operations throughout various local regions like Groot North, Groot South, Groot East, Groot Southwest, Groot Aurora, and Groot Elgin. The company offers a wide array of services including commercial waste collection, roll-off dumpster rental, commercial recycling, commercial trash compactor services, residential dumpster rental, residential garbage collection, yard waste removal, residential recycling, paper shredding, bulk pickup, industrial and manufacturing waste disposal, commercial organic waste disposal, commercial dumpster rental, e-waste disposal, residential organic waste disposal, household hazardous waste disposal, and specialized waste disposal. Additionally, Groot Industries manages a materials recovery facility (MRF), green waste processing and composting, and transfer stations. The company has been operating in the Chicago area since 1914 and is dedicated to providing quality waste management services while being community-focused and dedicated to sustainability. #### Key Features Commercial Waste Collection Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Commercial Recycling Commercial Trash Compactor Residential Dumpster Rental Residential Garbage Collection Yard Waste Removal Residential Recycling Paper Shredding Bulk Pickup Industrial & Manufacturing Waste Disposal Commercial Organic Waste Commercial Dumpster Rental E-Waste Residential Organic Waste Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Materials Recovery Facility Green Waste Processing & Composting Special Waste Disposal Transfer Stations ### Related Companies 1 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 1 states Top states: IL Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority N/A Contract Authority N/A Broker Authority N/A ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 8477346406 Physical Address 8475 W 53 RD STREET MCCOOK, IL 60525 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried Garbage Paper Products ### Violations by Category 10 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 30% of violations across 4 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 19 trucks Top manufacturers MACK INTERNATIONAL Sample units 1M2LR2GC2KM0XXXXX 2019 MACK SUPERLINER RW713 1M2TE2GC8KM0XXXXX 2019 MACK GRANITE 64FR Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. Are you GROOT INC? 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "GROOT INC", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/il/453489/groot-inc", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "IL" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "8475 W 53 RD STREET", "addressLocality": "MCCOOK", "addressRegion": "IL", "postalCode": "60525", "addressCountry": "US" }, "telephone": "8477346406", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "453489" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 224 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is GROOT INC's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "GROOT INC's USDOT number is 453489. 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