Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
185 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1197429 · MC-476351 ·
Celtic Cartage Inc
185 power unitsavg 10.8 yrMulti-region · 9 statesPALOS HILLS, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-476351 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
185Power units
112 observed · MCS-150
130Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
166 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.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
CELTIC CARTAGE INC (USDOT 1197429) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Apr 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 26.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 213 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 136 vehicle-level and 199 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 185 power units and 185 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 14, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 13, 2008 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. 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 26.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 295 roadside inspections, with 10 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 9 states.
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