HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3156981-redstar-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
REDSTAR 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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Georgia average 22.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (470) 356-6647, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC108494.
- 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) | MC108494 | Primary | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy STU01GA7001 · 91X | $750,000 | Oct 24, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 12 · Georgia avg 22.6%
3 of 31 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 30, 2026 | GA | 3 | 4 | No |
| May 18, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | GA | 3 | 4 | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 22, 2025 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 15, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 7, 2025 | SC | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Oct 23, 2025 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | GA | 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 Georgia average covers 65,448 vehicle and 121,709 driver inspections of all Georgia-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
68 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 89 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 | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 12 | 61.8% | 59.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 15 | 2 | 22.1% | 15.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 11.8% | 18.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1ALBV | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 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 Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Lawrenceville, GA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3156981 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC108494 |
| Legal name | REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 695,958 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 5, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 4, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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 REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC108494: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC 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. 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 REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3156981. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (470) 356-6647, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC108494, 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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