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Carrier profile · USDOT 4335257 · MC-1693139 ·
Pingvin Express LLC
28 power unitsavg 3.8 yrNational · 45 statesCHICAGO, IL34/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1693139 INACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
225 observed · MCS-150
214Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.8Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 4
USDOT registration inactiveThe USDOT record is flagged inactive — the carrier may not be authorized to operate.No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average40.3% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average23.7% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 0
Nothing flagged.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.8 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
34 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4335257) has a Vektor safety score of 34/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 388 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 273 vehicle-level and 388 driver-level — across 45 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 28 power units and 28 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 6, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 4335257, and its motor carrier number is MC-1693139.
Is PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC has a 40.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 388 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 34/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC operates 28 power units and 28 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC based?
PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 45 states.
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