Paragon Freight Inc
USDOT 3118291 · MC-86504 · Burr Ridge, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Paragon Freight Inc is a company based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 500 power units and 225 drivers, which ranks it #42 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 412 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 27.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 22 tow-away), or 4.4 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, fresh produce, meat, us mail, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Paragon Freight Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3118291 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-86504 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 16W285 83Rd St Suite C, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 |
| Phone | (872) 903-4333 |
| First registered | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3118291.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 250 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 230 | 95 | 0 |
- 0.45 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 22,555,500 miles reported for 2025 – about 45,111 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 83% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 225 CDL drivers; 225 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: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Paragon Freight Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.0% | 17.8% | 22.2% | 51% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 147% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.4 | 4.2 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 412 | 412 with a driver check, 178 with a vehicle check, 259 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTS Transportation Corporation USDOT 1870373 | Burr Ridge | 400 | 400 | 742 | 15.1% | 30 |
| Orozco Trucking Inc USDOT 1341816 | Elgin | 598 | 614 | 1,372 | 8.8% | 33 |
| Vanner Inc USDOT 3048083 | Morris | 421 | 448 | 759 | 29.6% | 51 |
| KLC Brokerage Incorporated USDOT 990077 | Elk Grove Village | 275 | 271 | 512 | 19.8% | 11 |
| Uscan Logistics Inc USDOT 3527436 | Lisle | 450 | 471 | 426 | 23.9% | 21 |
| Ig Transportation Inc USDOT 1928967 | Addison | 483 | 388 | 848 | 8.5% | 18 |
Other carriers near Burr Ridge
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brothers Freight Inc USDOT 3141768 | Burr Ridge | 380 | 385 | 474 | 32.5% | 25 |
| Shark Freight Trucking Inc USDOT 3942921 | Burr Ridge | 300 | 300 | 521 | 31.4% | 20 |
| Jeep Transport LLC USDOT 1691395 | Burr Ridge | 288 | 280 | 361 | 28.8% | 16 |
| Cargo Runner Company USDOT 2579406 | Burr Ridge | 172 | 151 | 347 | 26.1% | 27 |
| Team11 Freight Inc USDOT 3880783 | Burr Ridge | 151 | 151 | 113 | 26.3% | 7 |
| Briga Transport Inc USDOT 3095396 | Burr Ridge | 122 | 122 | 297 | 34.0% | 15 |
| Gmax Logistics Inc USDOT 3199244 | Burr Ridge | 118 | 118 | 220 | 26.4% | 9 |
| Emko Inc USDOT 2539469 | Burr Ridge | 102 | 51 | 64 | 41.4% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Paragon Freight Inc?
Paragon Freight Inc is registered with USDOT number 3118291 and operating authority MC-86504.
How many trucks does Paragon Freight Inc have?
It reports 500 power units (250 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 325 trailers, with 225 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 20, 2025).
Where is Paragon Freight Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527.
What is the out-of-service rate of Paragon Freight Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.