Whimsy Inc
USDOT 653783 · MC-307712 · Mount Prospect, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Whimsy Inc is a corporation based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 142 power units and 142 drivers, which ranks it #296 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 138 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 25.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 4.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 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, liquids / gases, intermodal containers.
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| Legal name | Whimsy Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 653783 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-307712 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1901 South Busse Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 |
| Phone | (847) 690-1246 |
| First registered | Aug 8, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 653783.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 39 | 103 | 0 |
| Trailers | 130 | 28 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 7,551,062 miles reported for 2025 – about 53,176 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 56% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 140 CDL drivers; 137 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Whimsy Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.6% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 36% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 72% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 138 | 138 with a driver check, 82 with a vehicle check, 117 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 13, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Hally Express Inc USDOT 3148149 | Mount Prospect | 96 | 105 | 335 | 20.2% | 17 |
| Mavric Trucking Inc USDOT 1226650 | Mount Prospect | 70 | 35 | 84 | 43.6% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Whimsy Inc?
Whimsy Inc is registered with USDOT number 653783 and operating authority MC-307712.
How many trucks does Whimsy Inc have?
It reports 142 power units (142 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 158 trailers, with 142 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 8, 2025).
Where is Whimsy Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056.
What is the out-of-service rate of Whimsy Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.