Wheeling Transportation Safety Record
DOT# 241196 · Palatine, IL 60074 · 8479349299
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Wheeling Transportation (DOT# 241196) in Palatine, Illinois has 221 inspections on record with 213 violations and a 8.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Inactive 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 · 213 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 9 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-JUN-25 | OH | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 25-NOV-24 | NJ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-MAY-24 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-DEC-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-FEB-25 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-MAR-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-JUN-24 | IL | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 08-OCT-25 | IN | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 08-MAR-24 | TN | 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 | Ms Transverse Insurance Company | $750 |
| SURETY | American Alternative Insurance Corporation | N/A |
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.