Planet Group Inc
USDOT 2400741 · MC-825673 · Melrose Park, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Planet Group Inc is a company based in Melrose Park, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 85 power units and 65 drivers, which ranks it #575 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 64 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 21.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 8.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, intermodal containers, us mail, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Planet Group Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2400741 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-825673 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1600 De Prizio Dr, Melrose Park, IL 60160 |
| Phone | (847) 361-6870 |
| First registered | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2400741.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 69 | 16 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 10 | 55 |
- 0.76 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.8 trailers per tractor.
- 8,300,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 97,647 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 46% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 65 CDL drivers; 65 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Planet Group Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.1% | 20.5% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.2 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 73% higher than average |
| Inspections | 64 | 64 with a driver check, 19 with a vehicle check, 34 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Planet Group Inc?
Planet Group Inc is registered with USDOT number 2400741 and operating authority MC-825673.
How many trucks does Planet Group Inc have?
It reports 85 power units (85 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 65 trailers, with 65 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 27, 2025).
Where is Planet Group Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Melrose Park, Illinois 60160.
What is the out-of-service rate of Planet Group Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.