Freight Carrier · Stratford, CT

PACE MOTOR LINES INC

1425 HONEYSPOT ROAD EXT · Stratford, CT 06615-7114

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #9268
  • USDOT #107052 USDOT Active
  • 65
    Power Units
  • 73
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PACE MOTOR LINES INC is a Stratford, CT freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Connecticut. This company has 65 truck(s) in their fleet and 73 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-9268 and their USDOT number is 107052.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/18/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/18/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,900,050 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: CT (45), NJ (5), NY (3), MA (1), RI (1). Home base: Stratford, Connecticut.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 15 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 26.2% 23.4% Driver 1.9% 6.7% Hazmat 10% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.29 7 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.65 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.11 2

Inspection Summary

  • 55
    Total
  • 29
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.201A-VUCSVan/OT Trailers - Upper rail flange broken with complete separation OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing SW 2

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). SW 5
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition. SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

  • 392.2-MCSRMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PACE MOTOR LINES INC
1425 HONEYSPOT ROAD EXT
STRATFORD, CT 06615-7114
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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