According to FMCSA records, Pony Express Group (DOT# 3938729) in Wheeling, Illinois has 484 inspections on record with 686 violations and a 17.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 16 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
484Inspections
17.8%Vehicle OOS Rate
16Crashes
300Power Units
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.
Vehicle OOS Rate17.8%
Carrier: 17.8% (86 of 484)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate10.1%
Carrier: 10.1% (49 of 484)National: 6.4%
37%OOS rate better than 37% of carriers in Illinois
37%crash rate better than 37% of carriers in Illinois
Violation Categories · 686 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.
686total violations across 484 inspections
157violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
268
Unsafe Driving
226
Hours of Service
168
Driver Fitness
17
Other
7
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.
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.
MC/MX NumberMC1462128
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
State Nationalspecialty Insco/national Specia
$1,000
09/06/2025
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.