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CELTIC CARTAGE INC

11260 SOUTHWEST HWY · Palos Hills, IL 60465

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #476351
  • USDOT #1197429 USDOT Active
  • 185
    Power Units
  • 185
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CELTIC CARTAGE INC is a Palos Hills, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 185 truck(s) in their fleet and 185 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-476351 and their USDOT number is 1197429.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/14/2026 · last updated Jul 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,704,957 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Chemicals
  • Beverages
  • Utilities

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 49 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: CA (80), IL (49), WI (21), TX (16), IN (12), KS (3), LA (1), OK (1). Home base: Palos Hills, Illinois.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 9
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.17 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 11 Vehicle Maintenance 5.76 64 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 183
    Total
  • 104
    Clean
  • 79
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 91 unique codes

Critical 30

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on7× OOS×7 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 43

  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
CELTIC CARTAGE INC
11260 SOUTHWEST HWY
PALOS HILLS, IL 60465
Mailing Address
CELTIC CARTAGE INC
11260 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY
PALOS HILLS, IL 60465

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