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Carrier profile · USDOT 241196 · MC-172310 · Updated 06/13/2026

WHEELING TRANSPORTATION

65 power unitsavg 4.2 yrNational · 24 statesPALATINE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-172310 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
65Power units
62 observed · MCS-150
98Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
Operating authority42 yr active
since 1984
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo17.2%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal4
9 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

65 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.2 yr

Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

42 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 42-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION safe to work with?

Is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION safe to load? WHEELING TRANSPORTATION (USDOT 241196, MC-172310) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in PALATINE, IL, operating 65 power units and 65 drivers. Operating authority has been active 42 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 242 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 17.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION's USDOT number?

WHEELING TRANSPORTATION's USDOT number is 241196, and its motor carrier number is MC-172310.

Is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, WHEELING TRANSPORTATION is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION's safety record?

WHEELING TRANSPORTATION has a 17.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 242 roadside inspections, with 9 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's fleet?

WHEELING TRANSPORTATION operates 65 power units and 65 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION based?

WHEELING TRANSPORTATION is based in PALATINE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 24 states.