What is Pingvin Express LLC's safety grade?

Pingvin Express LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of D. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Pingvin Express LLC have?

Pingvin Express LLC has 385 inspections on record with a 47.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 31.4% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 1304 violations.

Has Pingvin Express LLC been involved in any crashes?

Pingvin Express LLC has 4 crashes on record, 1 with injuries.

Does Pingvin Express LLC have active authority and insurance?

Pingvin Express LLC has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Pingvin Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 4335257 · Chicago, IL 60707 · 7302002736

Below-average safety record — scored 60/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 10/28/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 60/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 10/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Pingvin Express LLC (DOT# 4335257) in Chicago, Illinois has 385 inspections on record with 1,304 violations and a 47.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Inactive common authority.

385 Inspections

47.8% Vehicle OOS Rate

4 Crashes

28 Power 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 Rate 47.8%

Carrier: 47.8% (184 of 385) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 31.4%

Carrier: 31.4% (121 of 385) National: 6.4%

8% OOS rate better than 8% of carriers in Illinois

19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 1,304 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.

1,304 total violations across 385 inspections

306 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)

Vehicle Maintenance

523

Unsafe Driving

321

Hours of Service

304

Driver Fitness

Other

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.

Inspected across 45 states

Level 1: 175 (45%) Level 2: 97 (25%) Level 3: 113 (29%)

4 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
10/28/2025	VT	2	0	0
10/02/2025	TN	1	2	0
09/26/2025	MI	2	1	1
09/23/2025	OH	2	5	0
09/23/2025	OH	2	5	0
09/14/2025	IA	2	1	2
09/13/2025	IA	1	1	2
09/11/2025	KY	3	0	0
09/09/2025	DE	1	1	0
09/09/2025	OH	3	0	0
09/04/2025	MO	1	0	0
09/04/2025	CO	1	0	0
09/03/2025	UT	1	1	0
09/03/2025	GA	3	0	0
09/02/2025	WY	3	0	2
09/02/2025	MN	3	0	3
09/01/2025	AZ	1	1	0
09/01/2025	MN	3	0	0
08/30/2025	MO	1	0	1
08/30/2025	IL	3	0	1
08/30/2025	KS	2	1	0
08/30/2025	CA	2	0	0
08/29/2025	VA	1	0	0
08/29/2025	SC	2	1	0
08/29/2025	OH	2	0	1
08/29/2025	TN	1	1	0
08/29/2025	OH	3	0	1
08/28/2025	VA	1	0	1
08/28/2025	TN	1	0	0
08/28/2025	TN	1	1	0
08/28/2025	NJ	3	0	0
08/27/2025	NC	3	0	1
08/27/2025	MD	2	0	0
08/26/2025	NC	1	0	0
08/26/2025	KY	1	1	0
08/26/2025	KS	2	2	3
08/26/2025	PA	1	2	2
08/26/2025	PA	1	0	0
08/26/2025	OH	1	0	0
08/26/2025	GA	1	1	0
08/25/2025	AL	1	0	0
08/25/2025	OH	1	1	0
08/25/2025	PA	1	1	0
08/25/2025	WI	1	1	1
08/25/2025	IA	2	2	0
08/25/2025	GA	1	0	0
08/23/2025	NC	1	0	0
08/23/2025	IA	1	0	0
08/22/2025	NE	2	4	0
08/22/2025	OH	2	0	0
08/22/2025	OH	2	0	0
08/22/2025	PA	3	0	0
08/22/2025	NJ	2	0	0
08/22/2025	MS	1	1	1
08/22/2025	MI	3	0	0
08/21/2025	TN	3	0	0
08/21/2025	PA	2	0	0
08/21/2025	OH	2	0	0
08/21/2025	VA	3	0	0
08/21/2025	MI	2	1	0
08/21/2025	IA	1	0	0
08/20/2025	AL	1	1	0
08/20/2025	AR	3	0	1
08/20/2025	WI	1	0	0
08/20/2025	GA	1	0	0
08/19/2025	OH	2	0	1
08/19/2025	IA	2	0	2
08/19/2025	TN	1	0	0
08/19/2025	OH	1	0	0
08/19/2025	OH	3	0	0
08/19/2025	TN	1	0	0
08/19/2025	OH	3	0	0
08/19/2025	MA	3	0	0
08/19/2025	NC	1	0	0
08/19/2025	NC	3	0	0
08/18/2025	KY	3	0	0
08/18/2025	MS	3	0	1
08/18/2025	NM	1	1	1
08/18/2025	TN	1	0	0
08/18/2025	VA	1	0	1
08/18/2025	MO	1	2	0
08/18/2025	NM	1	2	0
08/18/2025	TX	1	0	0
08/18/2025	NC	1	1	1
08/18/2025	WA	1	2	0
08/16/2025	LA	3	0	0
08/16/2025	MD	2	0	0
08/16/2025	IL	3	0	1
08/15/2025	OK	1	0	0
08/15/2025	OH	2	2	0
08/15/2025	OH	2	0	0
08/15/2025	MI	1	0	0
08/15/2025	PA	3	0	0
08/14/2025	NY	1	0	0
08/14/2025	TN	1	0	1
08/14/2025	KY	1	6	0
08/14/2025	OH	3	0	0
08/14/2025	OH	2	0	1
08/14/2025	MA	3	0	1
08/14/2025	MO	1	0	1

Crash History · 4 records

1 injury crash

30-JUL-25 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Injuries
30-JUL-25	TX	0
26-JUL-25	CA	0
17-JUN-25	VA	1
01-AUG-25	IN	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.

MC/MX Number MC1693139

Common Authority Inactive

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

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.

Power Units 28

Drivers 28

Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 12/16/2024

MCS-150 Filed 20250806 1

Address 7234 W North Ave Ste 208 # 167, Chicago, IL 60707