HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1197429-celtic-cartage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
CELTIC CARTAGE INC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (708) 974-1405, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC476351.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC476351 | — | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 4508779 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Oct 14, 2007 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC476351 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT19278A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
37 of 138 · Illinois avg 24.1%
2 of 201 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | OK | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
199 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 53 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 300 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 165 | 52 | 82.9% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | 9.0% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 1 | 8.0% | 14.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 9 | 9 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 6 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 5 | 5 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 5 | 5 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 5 | 1 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 5 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Ripon, WI | 0 | 0 |
| May 16, 2026 | Bellwood, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | North Richland Hills, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Carlsbad, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Grapevine, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Joliet, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Aux Sable Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Gurnee, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Marengo Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1197429 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC476351 |
| Legal name | CELTIC CARTAGE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 185 |
| Drivers | 185 |
| Annual mileage | 8,704,957 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 13, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 2, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGarbage/RefuseChemicalsBeveragesUtilitiesConstructionOtherHousehold Products
Questions about CELTIC CARTAGE INC
What does CELTIC CARTAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC476351: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CELTIC CARTAGE INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking CELTIC CARTAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1197429. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 974-1405, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC476351, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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