PACE MOTOR LINES INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202651 inspections · 22 violations (6 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance4 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
32
4× · sev 8
- 2396.3A1-OALVehicle Maintenance
Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
8
2× · sev 4
- 3392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 4392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
6
1× · sev 6
- 6393.9A-LHWSVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 7172.516C1-HMPMCHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).
5
1× · sev 5
- 8393.45C-BSGVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
4
1× · sev 4
- 9393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- CT25
- NJ3
- NY2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 29.7% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Fairfield County, CT
Medium impact8 of 22 violations in the last 12 months (36%) came from inspections in Fairfield County, CT. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Fairfield County, CT to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 10% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 36%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 17%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 54% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 28%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 3%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 7%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 6%
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× · 6%
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.2× · 6%
- 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× · 4%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 4%
- 393.201A-VUCSVan/OT Trailers - Upper rail flange broken with complete separation1× · 1%
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× · 1%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 1%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA73 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 43 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
7
Tow-away
7
Injury
4
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · <100 mi20 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi53 drivers
- Company officer
- PATRICK W. PACELLI
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 36034817
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-18
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 65 trucks · 64 owned tractors · 95 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or addresses with 4 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
68 events- 05/18/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2025)
- 02/04/2023Insurance filed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 22UENOI5073
- 02/04/2023Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 913333001
- 03/04/2020Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 811381001
- 02/04/2020Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 811381001
- 09/06/2019Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 811381001
- 06/06/2019Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 811381001
- 02/04/2019Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08380503
- 02/04/2018Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08380502
- 01/08/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/05/2018)
- 01/08/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/05/2018)
- 02/04/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08380501
- 03/20/2016Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072545
- 02/04/2016Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072545
- 02/04/2015Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881313 02
- 01/08/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/2015)
- 01/08/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/2015)
- 02/21/2014Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881313 01
- 02/04/2014Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881313 01
- 01/08/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/05/2014)
- 01/08/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/05/2014)
- 12/24/2013Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881313 01
- 12/18/2013Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881313 01
- 11/21/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/18/2013)
- 11/21/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/18/2013)
- 07/21/2013Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881313 01
- 02/04/2013Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-6487P941-TIL-10
- 02/04/2013Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TFM 300556
- 01/08/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2013)
- 01/08/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2013)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2007-08-06
- Last review
- 2007-08-01
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-18
- Reported mileage
- 2,900,050 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyFebruary, 2021
- Drivers shrank to 62
January, 2021
First on-record entry — PACE MOTOR LINES INC, STRATFORD, CT
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