PLANET GROUP INC

AUTHORIZED
1600 DE PRIZIO DR, MELROSE PARK, IL, 60160|(847) 361-6870

USDOT

2400741

MC Number

825673

Fleet Size

85

Total Drivers

65

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

PLANET GROUP INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in MELROSE PARK, Illinois, operating 85 power units with 65 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 4.1% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 10 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 73 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

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Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate4.1%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate22.7%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

73

Total

77%

Driver %

Driver Inspections73
Vehicle Inspections22
Driver OOS Rate4.1%
Vehicle OOS Rate22.7%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. May 20, 2024

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

10

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes2
Tow Crashes10

Frequently asked questions

Is PLANET GROUP INC authorized to operate?

Yes. PLANET GROUP INC (USDOT #2400741) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is PLANET GROUP INC's safety record?

PLANET GROUP INC has 73 inspections on file and 10 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does PLANET GROUP INC operate?

PLANET GROUP INC operates 85 power units with 65 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does PLANET GROUP INC transport hazardous materials?

No. PLANET GROUP INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is PLANET GROUP INC located?

PLANET GROUP INC is based in MELROSE PARK, Illinois at 1600 DE PRIZIO DR, 60160. Phone: (847) 361-6870.

What are PLANET GROUP INC's out-of-service rates?

PLANET GROUP INC's driver out-of-service rate is 4.1%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 22.7% (national average: 20.72%).