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Company CheckPACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC · DOT 207231
2558 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60608
DOT# 207231 MC# 159826 Chicago, Illinois 44 years
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203
Power Units
225
Drivers
15
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
257
Inspections
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8 events tracked · latest Jun 22, 2026 Show details
Safety & compliance 7
  • Jun 5, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Jun 3, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Jun 2, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • May 31, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Apr 24, 2026
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Mar 13, 2026
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Feb 10, 2026
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
  • Current
    Active insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NamePACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC
DOT Number207231
MC Number159826
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationChicago, Illinois
Added12/21/1981
MCS-15006/05/2025

Contact Details

Phone(773) 475-0394
Fax(773) 927-3973
Physical Address2558 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60608
Mailing Address2558 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60608

Other Companies at This Address

Address2558 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608
This looks like a commercial registered-agent / virtual office address. Sharing such an address is legal and common — many legitimate carriers use a registered agent for mail, insurance and compliance. It is not by itself a sign of any problem.
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Others here
4
Distinct phones
4
Active
CompanyDOTPhoneStatus
ACELL TRANSPORTATION INC1149726(630) 655-2710Active
PACELLA LOGISTICS INC3448991(773) 927-1300Active
PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC this company207231(773) 475-0394Active
PACLISE TRUCKING INC3979986(773) 927-9522Active
PAC MAR INTERMODAL INC615885(773) 927-1300Inactive
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC159826
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating44 years

All Docket Numbers

MC159826

Company Overview

PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Chicago, Illinois. The company has been in operation for 44 years, registered with the FMCSA on 12/21/1981. The fleet consists of 203 power units and 225 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 7,434,000 miles (2024). The carrier transports General Freight, Intermodal Containers. 15 crashes have been reported with no fatalities. A total of 257 inspections are on file. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.. Active operating authorities include Common. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC has a Trust Score of 94/100 (Excellent).

Cargo Transported

General FreightIntermodal Containers

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Mileage

Annual Mileage7,434,000 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

225
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
225
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatYes

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)15
Fatal0
Driver OOS1.3% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS43.5% avg 20.7%
Last Review07/25/2014

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/16/2026
CompanyWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Policy #0110109692

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet203 units
Drivers225
Mileage7,434,000 mi
Operating44 years
MCS-15006/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)15
Fatal0
Injury5
Tow-Away10
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total234
Out of Service3
OOS Rate1.3%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total23
Out of Service10
OOS Rate43.5%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 07/25/2014 | Rated: 10/23/2009

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS
2023
91 · 7 OOS
2024
127 · 6 OOS
2025
112 · 8 OOS
2026
25 · 1 OOS
Crashes
2023
4 crashes
2024
8 crashes
2025
7 crashes
2026
5 crashes
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jun 2026 — 230 inspections, 11 resulted in out-of-service (4.8% OOS rate).

Driver Out-of-Service 2 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service 11 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Crash Records (24)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score — older crashes still appear here for transparency.
DateLocationStateFatalInjuriesTowVehiclesWeatherRoadLight
04/24/2026 ADDISON TWP IL 0 0 1 1 Clear Dry Daylight
03/13/2026 LAGRANGE PARK IL 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
02/10/2026 MAYWOOD IL 0 1 1 3 Clear Dry Daylight
01/27/2026 LYONS IL 0 1 1 2 Sleet/Hail Dry Daylight
01/11/2026 CHICAGO IL 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
11/21/2025 I-57 IL 0 1 1 1 Clear Dry Dusk
10/19/2025 STICKNEY TWP IL 0 0 1 2 Rain Wet Daylight
09/24/2025 Bedford Park IL 0 1 1 3 Clear Dry Daylight
08/27/2025 LAGRANGE PARK IL 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
06/21/2025 CHICAGO IL 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
01/11/2025 I-94 NORTHBOUND IL 0 0 1 1 Clear Wet Daylight
01/09/2025 MELROSE PARK IL 0 0 1 4 Clear Dry Daylight
11/28/2024 CHICAGO IL 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
10/24/2024 INDIANAPOLIS IN 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
09/13/2024 HIGHLAND PARK IL 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
06/06/2024 SUMMIT IL 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
05/22/2024 CICERO IL 0 1 1 3 Clear Dry Daylight
04/27/2024 CHICAGO IL 0 0 1 2 Clear Wet Dark - Not Lighted
04/18/2024 CHICAGO IL 0 1 1 3 Clear Dry Daylight
01/26/2024 CHICAGO IL 0 1 0 2 Rain Wet Dusk
11/01/2023 HARVEY IL 0 1 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
09/19/2023 Darien IL 0 2 1 2 Rain Wet Daylight
08/04/2023 BLUE ISLAND IL 0 2 1 3 Clear Dry Daylight
08/03/2023 CHICAGO IL 0 1 1 2 Clear Dry Dark - Not Lighted

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

70 roadside violations across 230 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.

ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 37 violations · 11 OOS
Unsafe Driving 28 violations · 1 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance 4 violations · 0 OOS
Driver Fitness 1 violation · 1 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results — not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (100)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
06/05/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 NORTHOBOUND 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
06/03/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
06/02/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
05/31/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
05/30/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-80 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
05/28/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
05/27/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
05/23/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
05/21/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
05/14/2026 WI Full (Level I) PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI 1 0 0 0 1 0 -
05/14/2026 IL Full (Level I) IL-83 4 1 0 0 0 1 -
04/24/2026 IL Walk-Around (Level II) I-290 WB RAMP TO NORTH AVE EB 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
04/16/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-290 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
04/01/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-55 / PULASKI RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
03/18/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-55 SB 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
03/16/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-290 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
03/05/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) CHICAGO INTERSECTION 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
02/28/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH STREET AT SHIELDS AVE 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
02/09/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 290 W/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
02/04/2026 IN Walk-Around (Level II) CHESTERTON IN 3 0 2 0 1 0 -
01/20/2026 IN Driver-Only (Level III) PLYMOUTH IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 -
01/10/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
01/07/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH ST 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
01/04/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
01/02/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) ON W 47TH ST 59 FEET WEST OF S 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
12/02/2025 WI Driver-Only (Level III) BELGIUM WI 1 0 1 0 0 0 -
11/22/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-57 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
11/15/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 1 0 0 0 0 0 -
11/14/2025 IN Walk-Around (Level II) DE MOTTE IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
11/06/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) INTERSTATE 94 S/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
11/02/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) INTERSTATE 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
10/31/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) WANATAH IN 4 1 0 1 0 0 -
10/29/2025 WI Full (Level I) NEWTON WI 7 1 1 0 6 1 -
10/19/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-55 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
10/16/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I80 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
10/14/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-290 EAST BOUND NEAR RIDGELAN 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
10/14/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) T3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
10/04/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
10/02/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH ST 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/30/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/30/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/30/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/30/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/30/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/30/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/29/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I55 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/28/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 S/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/28/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 S/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/27/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I55 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/25/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) MANNHEIM RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/25/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) MANNHEIM RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/25/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH STREET 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/23/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) T3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/22/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/22/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/20/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/18/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 4700 S. STATE STREET 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/17/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/16/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/16/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) SANTA FE DR 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/16/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/15/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/12/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/10/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-290 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/10/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) MANNHEIM RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/10/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/10/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/10/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/07/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/07/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 51ST STREET 1 1 0 1 0 0 -
09/06/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) W 47TH ST AT SHIELDS AVE 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/03/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I290 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
09/03/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-57 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/31/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-290 W/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/29/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/26/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) MANNHEIM 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/26/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) MANNHEIM 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/26/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) T3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/25/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) T3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/25/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/25/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/24/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/22/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH STREET 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/21/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) MANHEIM RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/20/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH ST 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/17/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/17/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/16/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/14/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/14/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/12/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I 290 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/09/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH ST 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/09/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/03/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
08/03/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
07/28/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
07/28/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
07/27/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 47TH 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
07/25/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
07/18/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-94 N/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 -

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
34CARGOUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.5031676692$011/30/199806/16/2006Cancelled
34CARGOUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.5031676692$011/30/199810/01/2005Replaced
91BIPDNORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.138-017186$011/30/199508/01/2000Replaced
91BIPDUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.138-017169$011/08/199401/26/1996Cancelled
34CARGOTHE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAIO 66 24 83 2$011/02/199401/08/2000Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.0110109692$750,00010/01/202302/16/2024Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLJO0001363$750,00010/01/202104/13/2022Name Changed
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLJO0001363$750,00010/01/202103/10/2022Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP63637A$1,000,00010/01/202010/01/2021Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-ZE0146$750,00010/01/201910/01/2020Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP06449A$1,000,00010/01/201510/01/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP06449A$1,000,00010/01/201310/01/2015Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-L69704$750,00010/01/201210/01/2012Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-L69704$750,00010/01/201210/01/2013Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-L69704$1,000,00010/01/200710/01/2012Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTC 100651-03$750,00010/01/200610/01/2007Replaced
34CARGOHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY83 MS RY4967$010/01/200510/01/2021Replaced
34CARGOHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY83 MS RY4967$010/01/200504/13/2022Name Changed
91XBIPD/PrimaryLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTC 100651$1,000,00010/01/200306/29/2007Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTC 100651$1,000,00010/01/200310/01/2006Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYLHT2005494A201$1,000,00010/01/200211/04/2003Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYLHT2005494A201$1,000,00010/01/200210/01/2003Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryREPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 000 2077$1,000,00008/08/200210/01/2002Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYTP66000957-2$1,000,00008/01/200108/01/2002Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYTP66000957$1,000,00008/01/200008/01/2001Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYTP66000957$1,000,00008/01/200008/18/2001Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLJO0001363$750,00003/10/202210/01/2023Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC159826COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION11/08/2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/17/2005
MC159826COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION11/08/1994DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/29/1995
MC159826COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/05/2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/25/2023
MC159826COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/04/2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/23/2015
MC159826COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/09/1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATION08/27/1991
MC159826MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED07/02/1982--
MC159826MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED06/03/1996--
MC159826COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION05/22/2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/31/2006
MC159826COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/15/2000DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/03/2000
MC159826COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/11/2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/11/2022

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