HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2113920-five-stars-express-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 17:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Five Stars Express Transportation LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs Massachusetts average 20.0%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (978) 975-2009, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC736920.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC736920 | Primary | Pilgrim Insurance Company Policy CSC00001010131 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 6 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC736920 | Pilgrim Insurance Company Policy CSC00001010131 | Mar 18, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC736920 | Pilgrim Insurance Company Policy CSC00001010131 | Mar 18, 2025 | Replaced |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC736920 | Pilgrim Insurance Company Policy CSC00001010131 | Mar 7, 2024 | Cancelled at term end |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC736920 | Pilgrim Insurance Company Policy CSC00001010131 | Mar 7, 2024 | Replaced |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC736920 | Pilgrim Insurance Company Policy CSC00001010131 | Mar 4, 2021 | Cancelled at term end |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC736920 | Pilgrim Insurance Company Policy CSC00001010131 | Mar 4, 2021 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
3 of 9 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
1 of 11 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- MA 6 50.0%
- CT 3 25.0%
- US 3 25.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 8
6 buses · 1 motor coach · 1 passenger van
Freightliner 2Ford 1MCI 1Van Hool 1Volvo 1
14 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | CT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | MA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | MA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | MA | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | US | 1 | 6 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Massachusetts average covers 21,926 vehicle and 35,924 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile · SAFER snapshot
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 29 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 9 | 64.3% | 62.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 10.7% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347BBMBCBDSA | 1 | 1 |
| Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Lining/pad thickness less than 1/16 inch on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347D1BLTHESA | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347FB | 1 | 1 |
| Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of… Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383DELNGPB | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSP | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | Bridgeport, CT | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 2113920 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC736920 |
| Legal name | FIVE STARS EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 1,000,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 2, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 24, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Cargo carried
PassengersOtherPersonal Parcels For Costumers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about Five Stars Express Transportation LLC
What does Five Stars Express Transportation LLC's operating authority allow?
MC736920: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about Five Stars Express Transportation LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking Five Stars Express Transportation LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2113920. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (978) 975-2009, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC736920, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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