Pony Express Group Inc (USDOT 3938729)
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14
Crashes · 24 mo
0
Fatal · 24 mo
$1M
Insurance limit on file
Pony Express Group Inc (USDOT 3938729) carries a crash record that, taken on its own terms, reflects meaningful frequency: 17 total crashes on file with FMCSA, involving 5 injuries across those incidents and no fatalities recorded. Roughly four in ten of those crashes — a 41.2 percent share — occurred during nighttime hours, a concentration that distinguishes the carrier's crash profile from those weighted toward daytime operations. The 17-crash count places this carrier in a category that warrants description as a high-frequency crash record relative to the carrier population FMCSA tracks.
The violation record deepens that picture considerably. Over the most recent 24-month window, FMCSA data shows 267 violations on file — a volume that, combined with a maintenance-violation percentile rank at the 73rd percentile, places Pony Express Group Inc in the upper tier of carriers for regulatory violation accumulation. The carrier's violation types span both unsafe-driving and hours-of-service categories, meaning the recorded infractions are not confined to a single operational area but spread across driver conduct on the road and the management of driving-time limits. A 73rd-percentile maintenance rank means this carrier scores worse than the substantial majority of carriers FMCSA evaluates on that measure, reflecting a violation profile that runs heavier than most peers in the agency's dataset.
Separately, FMCSA records flag the carrier as underinsured, with a $1,000,000 liability limit on file — a co-occurring administrative record alongside the 17 crashes and 5 reported injuries in the FMCSA crash database. The underinsured designation reflects FMCSA's filing requirements based on the carrier's cargo type and operation type, as determined by the agency.
Taken together, the public FMCSA record for Pony Express Group Inc — 17 crashes, 267 violations across unsafe-driving and hours-of-service categories, a maintenance rank placing it worse than most evaluated carriers, and a 41.2 percent nighttime crash share — presents a documented regulatory and safety profile that is specific to this carrier's federal history.
If you or someone you know was injured in a crash involving Pony Express Group Inc, an attorney experienced in commercial trucking cases may be able to evaluate your situation and help you understand your legal options. FMCSA records of the kind described here are often relevant to such claims, and a qualified lawyer can assess what they may mean for your case. You are encouraged to seek a consultation to learn more about your rights.
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Trailing 24-month federal record
Recent severe & fatal incidents — Pony Express Group Inc
This carrier's trailing 24-month federal crash record. The cards below surface the most severe incidents; the full record of individual incidents follows. This is a records list, not a total.
Individual incident record
| Date | State | County | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Away | FMCSA Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | IA | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Oct 2, 2025 | IL | — | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Sep 23, 2025 | OK | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Aug 14, 2025 | TN | — | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Aug 2, 2025 | SC | — | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Jun 7, 2025 | GA | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Mar 29, 2025 | LA | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Feb 25, 2025 | VA | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Feb 6, 2025 | IA | — | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Jan 20, 2025 | OH | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Jan 7, 2025 | TN | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Dec 17, 2024 | MD | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Oct 3, 2024 | TN | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
Feb 20, 2026
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- IA
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- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Oct 2, 2025
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- IL
- County
- —
- Severity
- Injury
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Sep 23, 2025
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- OK
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Aug 14, 2025
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- TN
- County
- —
- Severity
- Injury
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Aug 2, 2025
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- SC
- County
- —
- Severity
- Injury
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Jun 7, 2025
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- GA
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Mar 29, 2025
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- LA
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Feb 25, 2025
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- VA
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- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Feb 6, 2025
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- IA
- County
- —
- Severity
- Injury
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Jan 20, 2025
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- OH
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Jan 7, 2025
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- TN
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Dec 17, 2024
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- MD
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Oct 3, 2024
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- TN
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Crash File (manual) · Data snapshot May 12, 2026. Each crash record is individually verifiable via FMCSA SAFER.
Federal violation record — 267 violations recorded in the trailing 24-month inspection window; categories at or above the 80th percentile: hours-of-service, unsafe driving. Source: FMCSA SMS BASIC.
Night-driving crash pattern
The SafeNY Night-Driving Pattern: Of 17 documented crashes in the past 5 years, 7 occurred in dark conditions. This represents a 41.2% dark-condition share, which is not statistically distinct (p=0.14) from the national FMCSA baseline of 25.7%.
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Verified federal extraction · 2026-07-05 05:55:14 UTC