PARAGON FREIGHT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3118291
MC Number
86504
Fleet Size
250
Total Drivers
145
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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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 145 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 4.1% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 16 crashes on file (6 with injuries). FMCSA records show 366 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 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, US Mail
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
366
Total
69%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. — eff. Oct 11, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
16
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PARAGON FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
Yes. PARAGON FREIGHT INC (USDOT #3118291) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is PARAGON FREIGHT INC's safety record?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC has 366 inspections on file and 16 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does PARAGON FREIGHT INC operate?
PARAGON FREIGHT INC operates 250 power units with 145 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 4.1%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.2% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.