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Carrier profile · USDOT 241196 · MC-172310 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Wheeling Transportation Company Inc
65 power unitsavg 4.2 yrNational · 24 statesPALATINE, IL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-172310 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
65Power units
64 observed · MCS-150
100Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 43 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1984.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 253 inspections.
USDOT registration4242 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo18.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
10 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.2 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (USDOT 241196) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 169 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 61 vehicle-level and 169 driver-level — across 24 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 65 power units and 65 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 22, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 24, 2002 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 241196, and its motor carrier number is MC-172310.
Is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's safety record?
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC has a 18.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 253 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's fleet?
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC operates 65 power units and 65 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC based?
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is based in PALATINE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 24 states.
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