Is Granger Container Service Safe? DOT 270898 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Granger Container Service had?

Granger Container Service has recorded 34 total inspections, with 7 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Granger Container Service is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 270898. The company operates from Lansing, MI and maintains an active operating status with 231 power units and 232 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Granger Container Service by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

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Vehicle OOS

34 inspections reflects moderate road activity.

OOS Rate20.59%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 20.6% — approaching the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Injuries

Tow-Away

32 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

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Carrier Insight

Granger Container Service is a large motor carrier operating in Michigan. With 34 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 20.6%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 32 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Granger Container Service has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 231 power units and employs 232 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 270898?

USDOT number 270898 is assigned to Granger Container Service, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Lansing, MI.

How many inspections has Granger Container Service had?

Granger Container Service has recorded 34 total inspections with 7 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 20.59%.

Where is Granger Container Service located?

Granger Container Service is headquartered at 16980 Wood Rd, Lansing, MI 48906-1044.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 270898 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Granger Container Service (DOT# 270898) – FMCSA Carrier Profile