Pacella Trucking Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 207231 · Chicago, IL 60608 · 7734750394

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Pacella Trucking Express INC (DOT# 207231) in Chicago, Illinois has 354 inspections on record with 153 violations and a 7.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 14 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

354 Inspections
7.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
14 Crashes
203 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 7.3%
Carrier: 7.3% (26 of 354) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.4%
Carrier: 1.4% (5 of 354) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in Illinois
33% crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Illinois

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

153 total violations across 354 inspections
31 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
81
Unsafe Driving
62
Hours of Service
6
Driver Fitness
3
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: IA, IL, IN, MI, WI
Level 1: 8 (2%) Level 2: 35 (10%) Level 3: 311 (88%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 IL 3 0 0
03/16/2026 IL 3 0 0
03/05/2026 IL 3 0 0
02/28/2026 IL 3 0 0
02/09/2026 IL 3 0 0
02/04/2026 IN 2 0 0
01/20/2026 IN 3 0 0
01/10/2026 IL 3 0 0
01/07/2026 IL 3 0 0
01/04/2026 IL 3 0 0
4 injury crashes
28-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-NOV-24 IL 0 0 0
27-AUG-25 IL 0 0 0
27-APR-24 IL 0 0 0
24-SEP-25 IL 0 1 0
24-OCT-24 IN 0 0 0
22-MAY-24 IL 0 1 0
21-NOV-25 IL 0 1 0
21-JUN-25 IL 0 0 0
19-OCT-25 IL 0 0 0
18-APR-24 IL 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC159826
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. $1,000 02/16/2024

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 203
Drivers 225
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/21/1981
MCS-150 Filed 20250605 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 7,434,000
Address 2558 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608