Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
142 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 653783 · MC-307712
WHIMSY INC
142 power unitsavg 12.9 yrMulti-region · 8 statesMOUNT PROSPECT, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-307712 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
142Power units
88 observed · MCS-150
103Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 30 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1996.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 174 inspections.
Operating authority2929 yr active
since 1996Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo20.520.5 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
7 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
AI readFull read
Is WHIMSY INC safe to work with?
Is WHIMSY INC safe to load? WHIMSY INC (USDOT 653783, MC-307712) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in MOUNT PROSPECT, IL, operating 142 power units and 142 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 174 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 7 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 2026-06-21.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
WIWHIMSY INC 88
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Safety
174 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 20.5% (24-mo)73 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.8% (24-mo)124 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
15.2% now▼ Improving
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.4 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 142-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 142
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 124
- Annualized
- ≈62 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.4 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving52
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance44 · 11 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance18 · 5 OOS
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance13
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance12 · 2 OOS
- 395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance11
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance10
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance10 · 6 OOS
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance7 · 1 OOS
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance6 · 3 OOS
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- None
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$1M BIPD · 9 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+6 earlier
Travelers · 96–99
Acuity A · 00–02
Lincoln General · 02–04
Occidental Fire · 04–06
Great West · 08–18
Acuity A · 18–22
19962022
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
12 insurer eras · collapsed from 24 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2018 → Nov 2022 | $1M | 1 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Oct 2008 → Dec 2018 | $1M | 4 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | Aug 2008 → Oct 2008 | $1M | 1 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | Aug 2007 → Aug 2008 | $1M | 2 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | Aug 2006 → Aug 2007 | $1M | 2 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | Aug 2004 → Aug 2006 | $1M | 3 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2002 → Sep 2004 | $1M | 2 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2000 → Aug 2002 | $1M | 1 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 1999 → Aug 1999 | $1M | 2 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Aug 1998 → Aug 1999 | $1M | 2 |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 1998 → Sep 1998 | $1M | 2 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Aug 1996 → Sep 1999 | $1M | 2 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 142
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 88
- Trailers (towed)
- 103
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 8 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusMulti-region
revealedStates observed88
US statesInspections · 24 mo124124
IL busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL
Top corridor
IL
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 3 trucks also ran under 3 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 2400741USDOT 2420686USDOT 868289Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (33 trucks · 39 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 190639USDOT 2058233USDOT 2289209USDOT 2643530USDOT 1162977USDOT 1483126USDOT 3328258USDOT 502349
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)142142
Observed (24 mo)8888
Shared w/ other carriers3333
Registered capacity materially exceeds what is observed roadside — the MCS-150 may be stale or the fleet under-utilized.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 1901 SOUTH BUSSE RD, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL, 60056
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (847) 690-1246
- Fax
- (847) 690-1254
- Web domain
- whimsytrucking.com
Registration
- Officer
- Gracia O'Mara
- USDOT / docket
- 653783 · MC-307712
- First registered
- 08/08/1996
- Last MCS-150
- 12/08/2025 · 7,551,062 mi (2025)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 03/13/2010
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Reviews
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Frequently asked
What is WHIMSY INC's USDOT number?
WHIMSY INC's USDOT number is 653783, and its motor carrier number is MC-307712.
Is WHIMSY INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, WHIMSY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WHIMSY INC's safety record?
WHIMSY INC has a 20.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 174 roadside inspections, with 7 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 WHIMSY INC's fleet?
WHIMSY INC operates 142 power units and 142 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WHIMSY INC based?
WHIMSY INC is based in MOUNT PROSPECT, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.