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PARAGON FREIGHT INC

DOT 3118291
MC 86504
Entity Carrier
16W285 83RD ST SUITE C, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated22 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
3118291
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Overview

PARAGON FREIGHT INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Aug 2025, based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. It operates a fleet of 250 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and U. S. Mail. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
3.4229828850855744%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
27.272727272727273%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedAug 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 8.8
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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587 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

407
Inspections, 24 mo
407
Violations, 24 mo
73
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-02
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-09-02
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-09-02
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-08-29
392.2Y — Failure to yield right of way (Unit D)
2026-08-29
392.2-SLLSWZ — State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone (Unit D)
2026-08-29
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2026-08-22
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-08-21
393.9A-LFTSI — Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-08-21
393.19 — Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp (Unit 1)
2026-08-18
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-08-14
392.2-SLLILC — State/Local Laws - Improper lane change (Unit D)
2026-08-13
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 2)
2026-08-12
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2026-08-11
396.9D2-FTF — Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report (Unit D)
2026-08-11
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)
2026-08-11
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-08-11
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-11
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-08
392.5A — Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle (Unit D)
2026-08-08
392.2-SLLS1 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-08-08
392.2LC — Improper lane change (Unit D)
2026-08-08
392.5A — Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-08-08
392.2-SLLEWA3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units250
Drivers225
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMajor carrier (201+ units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HireU. S. Mail

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-86504

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PARAGON FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 3118291 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does PARAGON FREIGHT INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is PARAGON FREIGHT INC's safety rating?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 3.4229828850855744% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does PARAGON FREIGHT INC operate?
It runs 250 power units with 225 drivers on file.

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16W285 83RD ST SUITE C
BURR RIDGE, IL 60527
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