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PAGONIS LIVE BAIT LTD
Burlington, ON
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 807445 · MC 659510
Conditional
Active 18 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-659510 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
16.2% OOS · 118 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 118 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC659510
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy C1CAB5343700
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy C1CAB5343700
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
807445
MC Number
MC-659510
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 26, 1999
Authority Granted
November 4, 2008
Annual Mileage
1,292,237 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4525 #1 Side Road, Burlington, ON L7R3X4
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Garrett Francis
Officer 2
Chris Pagonis
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
118
Driver Inspections
72
Vehicle Inspections
71
Out-of-Service Violations
26
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance122
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service68
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
16.2% of 74 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
50th 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
29 of 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 79 inspections
Hours of Service
20 of 79 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 79 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 79 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
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | ND | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| February 20, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI10
MT9
NY9
WA9
CA6
MN6
and 30 more states
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Dry Van
11
Semi-trailer
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4KN899844 | 11 | 3 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXJN995489 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321JM012654 | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5KL118125 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537P6787021 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 International SF667 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTGSSNT1GN453197 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9LN222483 | 9 | 3 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622HW701132 | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622PB504547 | 7 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620KB164467 | 7 | 1 |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1LN249712 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7LN218481 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH4JN892296 | 7 | 2 |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH8TN696637 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6KN872046 | 5 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXCN532402 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624GW700594 | 4 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628KW147781 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2JN996006 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9LN231796 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1FN179510 | 4 | 2 |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 62 ft | 1GRAA6226EB701954 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2KM002692 | 3 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 2M5921223H1168672 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1KN202369 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7LN266319 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622FW703007 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L6915512 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0KSKC5792 | 1 | — |
| Volvo | Tractor | 4V4NC9EK1FN179510 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 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 (118)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | SPA3021841 | ALLEGANY NY | II | — | — | PAGONIS LIVE BAIT LTD | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH2JN996006 |
ON PB18747 |
| August 28, 2026 | STRAL05088 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
4V4BC9EH8TN696637 527SR5321JM012654 |
ON PB27471 ON R5309B |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | BARTT05615 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXJN995489 1GRAA0620KB164467 |
ON PA16839 ON X5193N |
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | 3298001990 | CONNEAUT OH | II | 1 | — | PAGONIS BAIT LTD | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EHXCN532402 |
ON PB38648 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 4048002605 | BONNERS FERRY ID | I | 1 | — | WILLSON INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH1LN249712 1GRAA0620KB164467 |
ON PA29102 ON X5193N |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 1858000188 | BRUNSWICK OH | III | 1 | — | PAGONIS LIVE BAIT LTD. | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4WC9EH4JN892296 |
ON 9967PW |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 2444001308 | HANCOCK WI | II | 1 | — | PAGONIS LIVE BAIT LTD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN |
4V4NC9EH1KN202369 2M5921223H1168672 |
ON PB11158 ON AB103V |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | SCSKN00278 | MI, MI | I | 1 | — | GOLLON BROTHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH1LN249712 1GRAA0624GW700594 |
ON PA29102 ON Z3229N |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | 1712000949 | LIMON CO | II | 2 | — | PAGONIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4BC9EH8TN696637 1UYVS2537L6915512 |
ON PB27471 ON T6835E |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | CV44306662 | FRANKLIN, KY | I | 5 | 1 | RELIANT WATER TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH9LN231796 1GRAA0622HW701132 |
ON PB13305 ON T9499C |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 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 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PAGONI LIVE BAIT | 5 | January 5, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| PAGONIS BAIT LTD | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| WILLSON INTERNATIONAL | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| GOLLON BROTHERS | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| RELIANT WATER TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| SUNNYSIDE MILNE | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| TRIPLE J PRODUCE INC | 1 | May 29, 2026 |
| AMERICAN BAITWORKS | 1 | May 19, 2026 |
| KINGS RIVER | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| PLAYCRAFT SYSTEMS | 1 | April 29, 2026 |
| SMITH SEED SERVICES | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
46 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | Cargo | On file |
| February 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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