Paragon Geophysical Services INC
Wichita, KS
Paragon Geophysical Services INC is an active motor carrier based in Wichita, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 550935. It reports 51 power units and 45 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 6 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 550935
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Wichita, KS
- Power units
- 51
- Drivers
- 45
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
51
Power Units
45
Drivers
FMCSA since 1994 (32 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: May 2027 (set by USDOT 550935's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 26, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in February 1994, about 32 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 118,070 fleet miles in 2024, about 2,300 miles per power unit.
- 4,222 other USDOT registrations list Wichita, KS as their physical address.
Equipment
What Paragon Geophysical Services INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (7 of its VINs decoded):
- Tractor-Trailer Seen at inspections 3 truck tractors and 4 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 43 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Van 9-15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Paragon Geophysical Services INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 118,070 miles (2024)
Driver Information
45
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
45
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PARAGON GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES INC
3 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jul 17, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Brazos, Ford. Equipment breakdown: 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 57% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 43% |
Trailers (4 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 4 |
| Lamar | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Braz | 1 |
| Dm Utility | 1 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
| 3 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 2 | 29% |
| Brazos | 2 | 29% |
| Ford | 1 | 14% |
| Lamar Trailers | 1 | 14% |
| Kentucky | 1 | 14% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (7)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XKDP49X5LR386648 | 258576 | KS | 2020 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 4 | Jul 2026 |
| 4B9BKLT30SH054662 | 713130 | KS | 2025 Brazos | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 1XKZP40XXSJ133311 | 258613 | KS | 2025 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 4B9BKLT32NH054120 | 693580 | KS | 2022 Brazos | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1FT7W2BT4KEG55106 | 193156 | KS | 2019 Ford | Truck Tractor | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 5RVU62020KP073575 | 642722 | KS | 2019 Lamar Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 1KKVE5023VL109893 | 634154 | KS | 2027 Kentucky | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (7 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
6
Inspections
24 months
5
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+77.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | CO | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 09/24/2025 | OK | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/21/2025 | WY | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 03/18/2025 | KS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/15/2024 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Recent Changes
Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PARAGON GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES INC operate?
PARAGON GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES INC's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (3 truck tractors and 4 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
Is PARAGON GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES INC's authority currently active?
PARAGON GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Paragon Geophysical Services INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: May 2027 (set by USDOT 550935's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 26, 2025.
What is Paragon Geophysical Services INC's safety record?
It reports 51 power units and 45 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 6 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 6 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PARAGON GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES INC has been inspected 6 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in OK, CO, SD. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 33%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.9A2-C — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-21 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-18 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-15 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 5 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
5 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for PARAGON GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES INC, of which 2 (40%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 6 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 2 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.18 | 1 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.75 | 2 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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