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Carrier profile · USDOT 1197429 · MC-476351 · Updated 06/21/2026

CELTIC CARTAGE INC

185 power unitsavg 10.8 yrMulti-region · 8 statesPALOS HILLS, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-476351 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkscelticcartage.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
185Power units
108 observed · MCS-150
122Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(708) 974-1405Email dispatchsafety@celticcartage.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority22 yr active
since 2004
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo28.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
9 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

185 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.8 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 22-yr authority, 28% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CELTIC CARTAGE INC safe to work with?

Is CELTIC CARTAGE INC safe to load? CELTIC CARTAGE INC (USDOT 1197429, MC-476351) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in PALOS HILLS, IL, operating 185 power units and 185 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 257 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 28.5% (above the 22.26% national average), with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
CCCELTIC CARTAGE INC 81
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Frequently asked

What is CELTIC CARTAGE INC's USDOT number?

CELTIC CARTAGE INC's USDOT number is 1197429, and its motor carrier number is MC-476351.

Is CELTIC CARTAGE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, CELTIC CARTAGE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CELTIC CARTAGE INC's safety record?

CELTIC CARTAGE INC has a 28.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 257 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is CELTIC CARTAGE INC's fleet?

CELTIC CARTAGE INC operates 185 power units and 185 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CELTIC CARTAGE INC based?

CELTIC CARTAGE INC is based in PALOS HILLS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.