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Carrier profile · USDOT 3938729 · MC-1462128 ·
Pony Express Group Inc
DBA PONY EXPRESS GROUP
150 power unitsavg 3.6 yrNational · 44 statesWHEELING, IL87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1462128 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
150Power units
169 observed · MCS-150
161Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
4 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
103 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC (USDOT 3938729) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA effective Sep 6, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 405 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 183 vehicle-level and 405 driver-level — across 44 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 150 power units and 150 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 23, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC's USDOT number?
PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC's USDOT number is 3938729, and its motor carrier number is MC-1462128.
Is PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC's safety record?
PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC has a 27.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 566 roadside inspections, with 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC's fleet?
PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC operates 150 power units and 150 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC based?
PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC is based in WHEELING, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 44 states.
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