PARAGON FREIGHT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3118291
MC Number
86504
Fleet Size
250
Total Drivers
225
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
PARAGON FREIGHT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in BURR RIDGE, Illinois, operating 250 power units with 225 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 3.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 19 crashes on file (5 with injuries). FMCSA records show 404 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
404
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Carolina Casualty Insurance Company — eff. Oct 11, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
19
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PARAGON FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PARAGON FREIGHT INC (USDOT #3118291) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is PARAGON FREIGHT INC's safety record?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC has 404 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 19 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does PARAGON FREIGHT INC operate?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC operates 250 power units with 225 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does PARAGON FREIGHT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. PARAGON FREIGHT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PARAGON FREIGHT INC located?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC is based in BURR RIDGE, Illinois at 16W285 83RD ST SUITE C, 60527. Phone: (872) 903-4333.
What are PARAGON FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rates?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 26.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.