GRATE TRUCKING INC
20-unit tanker operator based in Rutland, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 444396
- MC
- MC1445583
- Based
- Rutland, OH
- Contact
- 7407422511 · mickey@rutlandbottlegas.com
What this carrier is
Hauling liquids and gases, GRATE TRUCKING INC operates as a small-fleet tanker operator from Rutland, OH. 20 power units, 14 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1445583 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 2, 2011).
Fleet composition on file: 10 owned trucks.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 6,870 motor carriers operating 20 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 14.85 | 20.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.97 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 38.16 | 55.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 9 | 0.46 | 1,945.6% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 20-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 444396: 21 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 13, 2026 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 |
| Hazmat | 3 |
| Total violations | 18 (8 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Feb 16, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs local lanes, at a small fleet scale, with liquids and gases on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 6,870 peer carriers operating 20 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 16 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 18 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 1945.6% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet tanker operator running local lanes with 20 power units on file.
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