Carrier profile · USDOT 1197429 · MC-476351 · Updated Jun 21, 2026

CELTIC CARTAGE INC

185 power unitsavg 10.8 yrMulti-region · 8 statesPALOS HILLS, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-476351 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkscelticcartage.comFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
185Power units
108 observed · MCS-150
121Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(708) 974-1405Email dispatchsafety@celticcartage.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo27.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
9 in 24 mo
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 unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for CELTIC CARTAGE INC.

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 refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 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 as of Jun 21, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier received 194 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 123 vehicle-level and 181 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.

It reports 185 power units and 185 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 14, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 13, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 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?

As of Jun 21, 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 27.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 261 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.

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