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PARAGON TRANSPORT LLC
Kingston, RI
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1847651 · MC 669183
Active
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-669183 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC669183
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1847651
MC Number
MC-669183
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 22, 2009
Authority Granted
February 23, 2009
Annual Mileage
47,900 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
170 Francis Horn Dr, Kingston, RI 02881
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Louis Pelopida
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | MA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 7, 2025 | RI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
RI5
MA3
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Grain / Hopper
3
Semi-trailer
2
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X24J059661 | 3 | — |
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3RN341204 | 2 | — |
| Kalyn Sieb | Semi-trailer | 2A9SWF8B6XT053745 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4821KW050625 | 2 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 46 ft | 1E1U1X289RRJ15430 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE0453X6PG54779 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X7VN431886 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X0NN320482 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X42N575129 | 1 | 1 |
| Mang | Semi-trailer | 2M532137346096577 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN48278C015369 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | M015000454 | SMITHFIELD RI | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XP5DB9X42N575129 1PLE0453X6PG54779 |
RI 33009 ME 5061303 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | DZ00001781 | MA, MA | III | 4 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X3RN341204 5MAMN4821KW050625 |
RI 1SI729 ME 2657867 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | 0084001130 | WEST GREENWICH RI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MANG |
1XKWDB0X24J059661 2M532137346096577 |
RI 34520 ME C355716 |
| December 17, 2025 | 0070001415 | WARWICK RI | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5DB9X0NN320482 1E1U1X289RRJ15430 |
RI 1CE587 ME C222039 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| November 1, 2025 | 0070001338 | PROVIDENCE RI | III | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X3RN341204 5MAMN4821KW050625 |
RI 1SI729 ME 2657867 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| November 1, 2025 | 0070001339 | PROVIDENCE RI | III | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KALYN SIEB |
1XKWDB0X24J059661 2A9SWF8B6XT053745 |
RI 34520 ME 2935214 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | EI00000107 | H-DARTMOUTH, MA | III | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FABC |
1XKWDB0X24J059661 2A9SWF8B6XT053745 |
RI 34520 ME 2935214 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 8, 2024 | CT00002762 | H-FALMOUTH, MA | I | 14 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB8X7VN431886 5MAMN48278C015369 |
RI 33009 ME C296848 |
| 396.3A1-TC | OOSTire in contact with another part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LLEAK | OOSA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.203A | Cab door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11S | Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 14, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 15, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 18, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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