HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/285180-polestar-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC
Doing business as ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC199409.
- 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) | MC199409 | Primary | National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. Policy RMBA 23177150 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 30, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 62 · Nova Scotia avg 13.4%
1 of 134 · Nova Scotia avg 1.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | ME | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Nova Scotia average covers 935 vehicle and 1,663 driver inspections of all Nova Scotia-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
42 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 58 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Nova Scotia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 6 | 76.2% | 65.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 1 | 19.0% | 23.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 4.8% | 9.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 5 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 2 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PCOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-ply or belt material exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H3ELDMF | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nova Scotia column is the mix across all Nova Scotia-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Easton, MA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Elizabeth, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| May 5, 2025 | VA | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2025 | NY | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Wesley, ME | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Sabattus, ME | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 285180 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC199409 |
| Legal name | POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| DBA name | ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 66 |
| Drivers | 63 |
| Annual mileage | 16,427,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 6, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 9, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherUnspecified
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 POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC
What does POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC199409: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC 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 POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 285180. Call the company back on the phone number on file, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC199409, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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