Planet Group INC Safety Record
DOT# 2400741 · Melrose Park, IL 60160 · 8473616870
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/28/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Planet Group INC (DOT# 2400741) in Melrose Park, Illinois has 103 inspections on record with 95 violations and a 6.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 95 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/09/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/09/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 10 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-NOV-24 | IL | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 28-MAY-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-FEB-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-NOV-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-SEP-24 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13-DEC-24 | WI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-JUN-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-APR-25 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-MAR-24 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-MAY-24 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Harco National Insurance Co. | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.