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Carrier profile · USDOT 3938729 · MC-1462128 · Updated Aug 2, 2026
PONY EXPRESS GROUP INC
DBA PONY EXPRESS GROUP
150 power unitsavg 3.4 yrNational · 46 statesWHEELING, IL87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1462128 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
150Power units
172 observed · MCS-150
167Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 2, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration33 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
17 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
3 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 2, 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 as of Aug 2, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
The carrier received 434 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 197 vehicle-level and 434 driver-level — across 46 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
The carrier has 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 2, 2026.
It reports 150 power units and 150 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 23, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 2, 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?
As of Aug 2, 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 28.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 549 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 46 states.
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