PLANET GROUP INC
USDOT 2400741 • 1600 DE PRIZIO DR, MELROSE PARK, IL, 60160
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-825673 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 13, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6506867 | ON FILE | May 20, 2021 | May 20, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011012 | REPLACED | May 20, 2020 | May 20, 2021 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08471472 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2019 | Jun 17, 2020 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08471472 | REPLACED | May 20, 2019 | May 20, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWP20028700 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2018 | May 20, 2019 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-699848-00 | REPLACED | May 20, 2016 | May 20, 2018 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-003870 | REPLACED | May 17, 2015 | May 20, 2016 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-003870 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2014 | May 17, 2015 |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC8144403 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2013 | May 20, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6506867 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011012 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2021 | May 20, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08471472 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08471472 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2020 | May 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP20028700 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2019 | May 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-699848-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2018 | May 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-003870 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2016 | May 20, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-003870 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2015 | May 17, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8144403 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2014 | May 20, 2014 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC825673 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2024 |
| MC825673 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2019 |
| MC825673 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2015 |
| MC825673 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2014 |
| MC825673 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 28, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
15 states • 107 inspections
Violation Summary (92 violations from latest 100 of 107 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 7 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR: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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR: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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMCBAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (107 inspections)
Showing 50 of 107
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYONS | STATE ROUTE 171 | ...972157 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Jun 12, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Bensenville | N YORK RD | ...956322 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| May 28, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEYMOUR | 65 | ...295741 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...HJ0129 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Feb 26, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | 8 MILE | ...MC8396 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Dec 13, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE | IH 041 NB | ...JB9514 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Nov 28, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MONEE TWP | I-57S/B | ...492769 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Sep 17, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORTER | I-94 | ...KE4009 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| May 4, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGETON | MO 370 | ...541170 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Mar 7, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RENSSELAER | I65 SB | ...143020 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Dec 16, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I80 EB | ...GV0357 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Dec 4, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BELLWOOD | 25TH AVE | ...912433 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Sep 2, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKFORD | BYPASS 20 | ...HD2781 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Jul 14, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BARTLETT | ROUTE 20 | ...447411 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Jun 28, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PERRYSVILLE | 63 | ...926218 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Sep 15, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-90 S/B | ...411317 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Aug 19, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELOIT | IH 039 SB | ...A14211 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Feb 25, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PROVISO TWP | I-294 SOUTHBOUND | ...295916 | PLANET GROUP INC |
| Aug 14, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events