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Carrier profile · USDOT 3118291 · MC-86504 · Updated Jun 27, 2026
PARAGON FREIGHT INC
250 power unitsavg 4.2 yrNational · 43 statesBURR RIDGE, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-86504 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
250Power units
146 observed · MCS-150
200Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 27, 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
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USDOT registration88 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo26.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
19 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PARAGON FREIGHT INC (USDOT 3118291) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 27, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. effective Oct 11, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 26.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 27, 2026.
The carrier received 403 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 175 vehicle-level and 403 driver-level — across 43 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 27, 2026.
The carrier has 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 27, 2026.
It reports 250 power units and 225 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 20, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 27, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PARAGON FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 3118291, and its motor carrier number is MC-86504.
Is PARAGON FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 27, 2026, PARAGON FREIGHT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PARAGON FREIGHT INC's safety record?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC has a 26.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 570 roadside inspections, with 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is PARAGON FREIGHT INC's fleet?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC operates 250 power units and 225 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PARAGON FREIGHT INC based?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC is based in BURR RIDGE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 43 states.
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