RED STAR CARRIERS INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Dec 30, 2025. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.5% vs Texas average 25.1%.
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.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (214) 862-1539, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC922598.
- 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) | MC922598 | Primary | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy DC920001278-00 · 91X | $750,000 | Dec 12, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 11 · Texas avg 25.1%
4 of 16 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | NM | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 24, 2025 | SD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2025 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 5, 2025 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
23 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 7 | 65.2% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 21.7% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 13.0% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Failing to secure vehicle equipment General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSLIW | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2724146 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC922598 |
| Legal name | RED STAR CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 507,375 (2020) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Dec 30, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 16, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionOtherLUMBER, PIPES
Questions about RED STAR CARRIERS INC
What does RED STAR CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC922598: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about RED STAR CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking RED STAR CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2724146. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (214) 862-1539, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC922598, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.