PJ Twins Inc
USDOT 3221771 · MC-1008424 · Buffalo Grove, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
PJ Twins Inc is a company based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 71 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #704 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 109 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 23.6% of vehicle inspections and 5.5% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 2.8 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, coal / coke, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | PJ Twins Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3221771 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1008424 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1024 Brentwood Cir, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 |
| Phone | (224) 472-4680 |
| First registered | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3221771.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 50 | 20 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 20 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 3,173,086 miles reported for 2025 – about 44,691 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 71% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 70 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 | PJ Twins Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.6% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 15% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 65% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 41% lower than average |
| Inspections | 109 | 109 with a driver check, 55 with a vehicle check, 84 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: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of PJ Twins Inc?
PJ Twins Inc is registered with USDOT number 3221771 and operating authority MC-1008424.
How many trucks does PJ Twins Inc have?
It reports 71 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 70 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 21, 2026).
Where is PJ Twins Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089.
What is the out-of-service rate of PJ Twins Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.6% of vehicle inspections and 5.5% 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.