HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2960330-sams-star-carrier-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Sam'S Star Carrier LLC
No risk signals found
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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, (614) 372-3836, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC4283.
- 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) | MC4283 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP84619A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2022 | Active |
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 4 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 10 · Ohio avg 5.2%
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 7 states and provinces, 24 months
- KY 3 30.0%
- GA 2 20.0%
- MS 1 10.0%
- MD 1 10.0%
- WV 1 10.0%
- OH 1 10.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 4
4 tractors
Volvo 5Freightliner 2
6 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 Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 6
6 semi-trailers
Wabash 4Hyundai Translead 1Vanguard 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Amazon 2Fxi Fort Wayne 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 20, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 2, 2025 | KY | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 27, 2025 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 27, 2025 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| May 15, 2025 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 24, 2024 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 29, 2024 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
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 Ohio average covers 110,501 vehicle and 182,316 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
12 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 14 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 7 | 75.0% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 25.0% | 18.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLUV | 1 | 1 |
| Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347A | 1 | 1 |
| Brake drum with external crack or crack that opens upon application Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ACD | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSLIW | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 2960330 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC4283 |
| Legal name | SAM'S STAR CARRIER LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 500,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 9, 2017 · 9 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated Food
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 Sam'S Star Carrier LLC
What does Sam'S Star Carrier LLC's operating authority allow?
MC4283: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Sam'S Star Carrier LLC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking Sam'S Star Carrier LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2960330. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (614) 372-3836, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC4283, 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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