Pony Express Group
- USDOT
- 3938729
- Docket
- MC1462128
Updated October 6, 2026
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 5
- On Time Delivery
- 5
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 5
- Easy to Work With
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 3
- Friendly
- 3
- Strong Driver Communication
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
They are very friendly driver and dispatcher, arrived to pick up on time, no issues with damages or loads.
Overview
Pony Express Group is an active interstate freight carrier based out of Wheeling, Illinois. Pony Express Group has been authorized to operate under MC1462128 and USDOT 3938729.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leased | 150 | 150 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Liquids/Gases
- Intermodal Containers
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Coal/Coke
- Meat
- Garbage, Refuse, Trash
- U.S. Mail
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Utility
- Farm Supplies
- Construction
Truck Types
- Container
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Auto Carrier
- Tanker
- Step Deck
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- Partial Truckload
- Parcel
Specialized Services
- Last Mile
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 38,244,067 (2024)
- Electronic Tracking
- 60% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 09/21/2022 (4 years, 2 weeks)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 187 | 44 | 0 | 4.76 | 37.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 91 | 20 | 0 | 1.92 | 27.3% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 107 | 48 | 0 | 1.02 | 48.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0.2 | 17.1% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 3 | 1 | 12 | 16 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 425 | 28 | 6.59% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 190 | 53 | 27.89% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- MS Transverse Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- TIRPCA000275
- Effective Date
- 08/31/2026
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Ohio
“Great on-time carrier”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
This team has great communication. They made sure to tell us that their driver was running behind for pickup, but they had a big window for arrival. They let us know right when the driver departed for pickup and made it to delivery with more than enough time. Great team to work with!
- Lanes
- Bensenville, IL to Forest City, IA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Jeannie M - Verified Broker
“RELIABLE CARRIER”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Knowledgeable
Pick up and delivery were on time with no problems. Good communication, very nice and friendly. Will use again and recommend.
- Lanes
- Carthage, MO to Woodstock, IL
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from South Carolina
“Partial Truckload from Osage, IA to Grove City, OH”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
Just great and super easy to work with. Gave some great updates before I had to even ask, kept me in the loop the whole trip!
- Lanes
- Osage, IA to Grove City, OH
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from Dublin, GA to Fort Pierce, FL”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
Was early to their pick up in GA, allowed the crew to load them later and stayed patient when the shift change came up
- Lanes
- Dublin, GA to Fort Pierce, FL
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Red Bluff, CA”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
Dispatch and driver had good communication. Driver tracked the whole shipment and was on time for all stop. Friendly people and easy to work with as well as easy to onboard.
- Lanes
- Lake Havasu City, AZ to Red Bluff, CA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 5
- On Time Delivery
- 5
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 5
- Easy to Work With
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 3
- Friendly
- 3
- Strong Driver Communication
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
