Celtic Cartage Inc
USDOT 1197429 · MC-476351 · Palos Hills, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Celtic Cartage Inc is a company based in Palos Hills, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 185 power units and 185 drivers, which ranks it #207 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 214 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 28.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 5.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, garbage / refuse, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Celtic Cartage Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1197429 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-476351 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 11260 Southwest Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465 |
| Phone | (708) 974-1405 |
| First registered | Jan 2, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1197429.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 185 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 8,704,957 miles reported for 2025 – about 47,054 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 185 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Celtic Cartage Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.7% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 52% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 81% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.4 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 21% higher than average |
| Inspections | 214 | 200 with a driver check, 136 with a vehicle check, 199 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 13, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Celtic Cartage Inc?
Celtic Cartage Inc is registered with USDOT number 1197429 and operating authority MC-476351.
How many trucks does Celtic Cartage Inc have?
It reports 185 power units (185 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 185 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 14, 2026).
Where is Celtic Cartage Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Palos Hills, Illinois 60465.
What is the out-of-service rate of Celtic Cartage Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.