Fleet typeIdentity
Lessor pool
48 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Pony Express Group IncUSDOT 3938729WHEELING, IL
Carrier profile
Pony Express Group Inc
- USDOT
- 3938729
- MC
- 1462128
DBA PONY EXPRESS GROUP
Inspected in 45 jurisdictionsWHEELING, IL
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
48Reported power
172 seen in inspections
165Trailers seen
Inspection records
3.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.27.1% of vehicle inspections out of service · Multiple injury crashes
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
48Reported power
172 seen in inspections
165Trailers seen
Inspection records
3.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
3.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
4 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2022. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
108 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 Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 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 Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 417 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 188 vehicle-level and 417 driver-level — across 45 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 48 power units and 48 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 31, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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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 Nov 7, 2026. PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC's safety record?
PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC has a 27.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 588 roadside inspections, with 18 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 48 power units and 48 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 45 jurisdictions.