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PANDA FREIGHT INC
Willowbrook, IL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4044541 · MC 1156372
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1156372 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hoxbridge Insurance Company, Inc.
Safety
Not Rated
37.0% OOS · 33 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 4 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on February 9, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 62.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1156372
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Hoxbridge Insurance Company, Inc.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy HIC80821-613
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4044541
MC Number
MC-1156372
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 15, 2023
Authority Granted
May 5, 2023
Annual Mileage
463,039 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10s472 Echo Ln Apt#4, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ignjat Popovic
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (41.8pp higher)
37.0% of 27 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
13 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 27 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 27 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 27 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 27 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
AR2
KY2
LA2
NC2
NE2
and 13 more states
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Dry Van
5
Flatbed
5
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wabash Platforms Combo Steel / Alum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJF532M4SC590855 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A0K3097628 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN209167 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9KN897619 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625MK224874 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0625PH502471 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NJ601191 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN236823 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD59GLHE3666 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9NL253923 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 29 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2LSLJ3268 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN203191 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5322LH056333 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYAF5320PED34518 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627KT141454 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L7765607 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2KSKU8470 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8DSBR4856 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML8NL310912 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6KN701578 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8LN265494 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1FN180072 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN215938 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN903812 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3LN230840 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4EN169775 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7LN247530 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXFN916944 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4KN219511 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2026 | 8260000544 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | 1 | — | CAMPBELLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9EH7KN872489 5V8VC5327PT303922 |
IL P1345048 IL 916417ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | 5011530070 | US 67, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT |
4V4NC9EH7LN247530 1GR1A0625NB415097 |
IL P1325658 IL 956167ST |
| September 3, 2026 | 7583002809 | SHELBURN IN | II | 1 | — | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2NN600744 1GR1A0623PK459182 |
IL NO PLATE IL 967753ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | LANWS04337 | JENNINGS LA | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY |
3AKJGLDR8DSBR4856 7KYAF5320PED34518 |
IL P1356197 IL 1006514ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.86A2-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate width. | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 5230000098 | FULTON AR | II | 2 | 2 | LEGENDZ WAY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH3LN230840 1JJV532D9NL253923 |
IL P1335321 IL 1028614ST |
| 392.5A2-OPER | OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o | Alcohol | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | W210001744 | JOPLIN MO | I | 13 | 1 | EPIROC ALLEN DC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2KN209167 1GRAP0627KT141454 |
IL P1325659 IL 1061880ST |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 13, 2026 | 3245001516 | VAN WERT OH | II | 4 | — | SPECIALTY ROLLED METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BENSON/WABASH |
4V4NC9EH7LN247530 1TTF532A0K3097628 |
IL P1325658 IL 659600ST |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 1808001312 | CANTON OH | III | 1 | — | 1800PACKRAT CLEVELAND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2KN215938 3H3V532K1NJ601191 |
IL P1355505 ME 451638Z |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | 5015190007 | I-55 SB, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2KN203191 1GR1P0625MK224874 |
IL P1344394 TN 109984T |
| April 22, 2026 | I037141242 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 1 | 1 | DREYER'S ICE CREAM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2KN209167 3H3V532K1NJ601191 |
IL P1325659 ME 451638Z |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CAMPBELLS | 1 | September 6, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| LEGENDZ WAY | 1 | July 16, 2026 |
| EPIROC ALLEN DC | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| SPECIALTY ROLLED METALS | 1 | June 13, 2026 |
| 1800PACKRAT CLEVELAND | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| DREYER'S ICE CREAM | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| HME INC | 1 | April 10, 2026 |
| FREIGHT 1 LOGISTICS | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
| POTLATCH DELTIC | 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| ALTUIM PACKAGIN | 1 | March 17, 2026 |
| BURNETTE FOODS | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 5, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 28, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 27, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 31, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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