Planet Logistics
USDOT 2442648 · MC-842964 · Chicago, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Planet Logistics is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 91 power units and 91 drivers, which ranks it #517 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 122 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 37.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 11.0 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, grain, feed, hay, meat, us mail, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Planet Logistics |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2442648 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-842964 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5816 North Lincoln Ave Suite a, Chicago, IL 60659 |
| Phone | (773) 249-0380 |
| First registered | Oct 2, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2442648.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 43 | 48 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 10,878,011 miles reported for 2024 – about 119,539 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 74% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 91 CDL drivers; 91 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 Logistics | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 37.3% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 82% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 51% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.0 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 131% higher than average |
| Inspections | 122 | 122 with a driver check, 51 with a vehicle check, 93 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).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Planet Logistics?
Planet Logistics is registered with USDOT number 2442648 and operating authority MC-842964.
How many trucks does Planet Logistics have?
It reports 91 power units (91 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 91 trailers, with 91 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2025).
Where is Planet Logistics located?
Its registered physical address is in Chicago, Illinois 60659.
What is the out-of-service rate of Planet Logistics?
Over 24 months, 37.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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.