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PLANET GROUP INC

1600 DE PRIZIO DR · Melrose Park, IL 60160

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  • MC #825673
  • USDOT #2400741 USDOT Active
  • 85
    Power Units
  • 65
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PLANET GROUP INC is a Melrose Park, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 85 truck(s) in their fleet and 65 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-825673 and their USDOT number is 2400741.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/27/2025 · last updated Jul 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/27/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,300,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Intermodal Containers
  • U.S. Mail
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: IL (33), MO (7), IN (6), OH (5), WI (4), AR (4), TX (2), KY (1), TN (1), MI (1), KS (1), OK (1). Home base: Melrose Park, Illinois.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Jul 25, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.11 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.42 5 Vehicle Maintenance 2.89 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 2

Inspection Summary

  • 66
    Total
  • 46
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
PLANET GROUP INC
1600 DE PRIZIO DR
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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