CELTIC CARTAGE INC
USDOT 1197429 • 11260 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY, PALOS HILLS, IL, 60465
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-476351 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 29, 2009 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066706 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS IU4766 | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2006 | Oct 14, 2007 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066706 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066706 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | TMC1614444 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0089619001 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP66097A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP66097A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 25, 2019 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9891715 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896913 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100259-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2007 | Oct 18, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100259-01 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100259 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2006 | Jan 2, 2007 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 128-32-76 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2005 | Oct 14, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 341785 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2005 | Jan 2, 2006 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 663-38-84 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2004 | Sep 10, 2005 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00014185 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2004 | Jan 2, 2005 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 453298 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2003 | Nov 1, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066706 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066706 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | TMC1614444 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066706 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0089619001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP66097A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP66097A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TP 9891715 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 9896913 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100259-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2007 | Oct 18, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS IU4766 | CARGO | Oct 14, 2007 | Oct 14, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100259-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100259 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2007 | Jan 2, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 128-32-76 | CARGO | Oct 14, 2006 | Oct 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 341785 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2006 | Jan 2, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 663-38-84 | CARGO | Sep 10, 2005 | Sep 10, 2005 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00014185 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2005 | Jan 2, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 453298 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC476351 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2009 |
| MC476351 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2008 |
| MC476351 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2007 |
| MC476351 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2007 |
| MC476351 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2005 |
| MC476351 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2005 |
| MC476351 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 21, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 230 inspections
Violation Summary (144 violations from latest 100 of 230 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65F-F | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1 | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-PAW | Pitman Arm - welded / missing nuts | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (230 inspections)
Showing 50 of 230
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARLSBAD | INTERSTATE 5 | ...260923 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAPEVINE | 1700 MINTERS CHAPEL RD | ...644714 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 20, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JOLIET | SCHWEITZER RD | ...GN7574 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 28, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Aux Sable Twp | I-80 WB | ...720433 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GURNEE | ROUTE 41 | ...479388 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Nov 21, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARENGO TWP | BUSSE RD | ...152904 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Jul 15, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST CHICAGO TWP | I-90 | ...BS2322 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Jun 15, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | E 3300 30 FWY | ...B90213 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | STICKNEY | I-55 N/B | ...GN7492 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DOUGLAS TWP | I-57 | ...GN7574 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Nov 17, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURKE | IH 039 NB | ...191371 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Nov 7, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | YORK TWP | I-355 NORTH | ...744310 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 11, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LISLE TWP | 75TH ST | ...FY9878 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Sep 21, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELWOOD | ARSENAL RD | ...Z24353 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| May 18, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALUMET PARK | I-57 NB | ...FD6226 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Mar 30, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 5 NB/320ft W of BUENA VISTA AVE | ...249073 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Feb 8, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SLINGER | IH 041 SB | ...148484 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 24, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLANO | E 3600 PLANO PKWY | ...BK1315 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Nov 18, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MESQUITE | 4600 SAMUELL BLVD | ...U20521 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Nov 11, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Frankfort Twp | I-80 | ...436907 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Sep 30, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR152/FERGUSON RD | ...AP2465 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Sep 15, 2021 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | MARENGO TWP | IL-23 | ...391444 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 9, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...N63557 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Jul 21, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAUWATOSA | IH 041 NB | ...534543 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| May 14, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | W 5800 DAVIS ST | ...A46116 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events