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PELKA TRUCKING INC

USDOT 311214 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: RONALD PELKA General Freight Building Materials Coal / Coke Dry Bulk Paper Products Farm Supplies +1 more Based in LA SALLE, IL Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · May 13, 2008
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: RONALD PELKA
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Coal / Coke, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — PELKA TRUCKING INC (USDOT 311214)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): RONALD PELKA (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/311214/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197598 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 311214
In FMCSA records since Mar 18, 1988 (~38y)
MC / docket MC317379
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner RONALD PELKA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Coal / Coke, Dry Bulk, Paper Products, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 150,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (815) 252-8947
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3285 EAST 3RD RD
LA SALLE, IL 61301
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 311214
In FMCSA records since Mar 18, 1988 (~38y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 150,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
4
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PELKA TRUCKING INC is a individual based in LA SALLE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 311214. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Risk intelligence

PELKA TRUCKING INC had 1 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 197,598 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,598 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,598 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2024-09

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Sep 5, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Eadu 2
Mack 2
Mac 1
Volvo 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82596916 Sep 5, 2024 IL 3 SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P906378 · 1M1AW07Y9CM017293
0 — No
79653870 Sep 13, 2023 IL 2 I-39
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P923204 · 4V4NC9GH07N452352
2 393.55(c)(2), 393.9(a) No
79583217 Sep 5, 2023 IL 3 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P906378 · 1M1AW07Y9CM017293
0 — No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IL00M2439390 Mar 31, 2014 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0000755950 Jun 24, 2004 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC317379
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 10, 2008 MC317379 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP04478G 34 — May 13, 2008 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP04478G 91X $1,000,000 May 13, 2008 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CCP03240D BIPD/Excess — Apr 10, 2008 Jan 13, 2010 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CCP03240D BIPD/Excess — Oct 5, 2007 Apr 10, 2008 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP04478F BIPD/Primary — Oct 5, 2007 May 13, 2008 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CCP03240D BIPD/Excess — Oct 5, 2007 May 13, 2008 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP04478A CARGO — Dec 11, 2001 May 13, 2008 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP04478A BIPD/Primary — Dec 11, 2001 Oct 5, 2007 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-K03442 BIPD/Primary — Dec 11, 1999 Dec 11, 2001 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM-K03442 CARGO — Dec 11, 1999 Dec 11, 2001 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN230193 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 1997 Dec 11, 1999 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN230193 CARGO — Apr 8, 1997 Jan 20, 2000 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN230193 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 1997 Jan 20, 2000 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN230193 CARGO — Apr 8, 1997 Dec 11, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 13, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. May 13, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. May 13, 2008
    insurance
    NAMECHG — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. May 13, 2008
    insurance
    NAMECHG — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Apr 11, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Apr 10, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Oct 5, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. Sep 12, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Dec 11, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Dec 11, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jan 20, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Dec 11, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 21, 1997
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-39 IL 1 0
SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD IL 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify PELKA TRUCKING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about PELKA TRUCKING INC

Is PELKA TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PELKA TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 311214 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is PELKA TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
PELKA TRUCKING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has PELKA TRUCKING INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for PELKA TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is PELKA TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
PELKA TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is PELKA TRUCKING INC based? ▾
PELKA TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3285 EAST 3RD RD, LA SALLE, Illinois 61301. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PELKA TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. PELKA TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC317379). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does PELKA TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
PELKA TRUCKING INC self-reports 5 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has PELKA TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PELKA TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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