HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/207231-pacella-trucking-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:37 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (773) 475-0394, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC159826.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC159826 | Primary | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 0110109692 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 16, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 14 · Illinois avg 24.1%
2 of 199 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 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
46 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 54 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 31 | 11 | 67.4% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 21.7% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 8.7% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.2% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126BCIM | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Stickney Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Addison Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Lagrange Park, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Maywood, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Lyons, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 207231 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC159826 |
| Legal name | PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 203 |
| Drivers | 225 |
| Annual mileage | 7,434,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 23, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 21, 1981 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 5, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal ContainersU.S. Mail
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC
What does PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC159826: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 207231. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (773) 475-0394, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC159826, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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