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WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

DOT 241196
MC 172310
Entity Carrier
2120 RAND ROAD, PALATINE, IL 60074 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory10 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
241196
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Overview

WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2025, based in Palatine, Illinois, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 65 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
2.9940119760479043%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
18.0327868852459%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 15.4
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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228 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

168
Inspections, 24 mo
165
Violations, 24 mo
26
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-03
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2026-08-24
395.3A2-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (Unit D)
2026-08-24
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-07
392.2-SLLS4 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-08-05
393.100C-C — Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting (Unit 2)
2026-08-05
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-07-29
392.2-SLLS3 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-07-29
392.2-SLLML — State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane (Unit D)
2026-07-22
395.3A3-HOSPRNP — Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2026-07-22
392.2-SLLS3 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-07-14
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2026-07-04
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-07-01
392.2W — Excessive Weight violation (Unit D)
2026-07-01
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-07-01
393.55C2-B — Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates (Unit 2)
2026-06-29
392.2-SLLEWG1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2026-06-29
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-06-29
393.75A3-TAOLTIS — Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units65
Drivers65
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-172310

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✓ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 241196 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.9940119760479043% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC operate?
It runs 65 power units with 65 drivers on file.

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2120 RAND ROAD
PALATINE, IL 60074
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