Pacella Trucking Express Inc
USDOT 207231 · MC-159826 · Chicago, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Pacella Trucking Express Inc is a corporation based in Chicago, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 203 power units and 225 drivers, which ranks it #174 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 219 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 52.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 16 tow-away), or 8.4 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, intermodal containers, us mail.
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| Legal name | Pacella Trucking Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 207231 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-159826 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2558 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 |
| Phone | (773) 475-0394 |
| First registered | Dec 21, 1981 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 207231.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 13 | 190 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.11 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 7,434,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 36,621 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 6% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 214 CDL drivers; 19 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 206 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 | Pacella Trucking Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 52.9% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 181% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 65% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.4 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 87% higher than average |
| Inspections | 219 | 219 with a driver check, 17 with a vehicle check, 46 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 23, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Pacella Trucking Express Inc?
Pacella Trucking Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 207231 and operating authority MC-159826.
How many trucks does Pacella Trucking Express Inc have?
It reports 203 power units (203 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 225 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 5, 2025).
Where is Pacella Trucking Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chicago, Illinois 60608.
What is the out-of-service rate of Pacella Trucking Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 52.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.