WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
241196
MC Number
172310
Fleet Size
65
Total Drivers
65
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: November 1, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in PALATINE, Illinois, operating 65 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 3.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 10 crashes on file (1 fatal, 3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 169 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.5% across 53,858 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
169
Total
73%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 1, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION — eff. Oct 1, 2013
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
10
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (USDOT #241196) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's safety record?
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC has 169 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 10 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC operate?
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC operates 65 power units with 65 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC located?
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is based in PALATINE, Illinois at 2120 RAND ROAD, 60074. Phone: (847) 934-9299.
What are WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's out-of-service rates?
WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 17.7%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.