HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/325836-tri-star-freight-system-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Carrier & Broker
Freight forwarder & Freight forwarder under FF12054 · Broker under MC1742035 · Motor carrier under MC203287
No risk signals found
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MC1742035: Broker active
MC203287: Motor carrier active
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (713) 631-1095, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF12054 or MC1742035 or MC203287.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | FF12054 | — | Travelers Property Casualty Company of America Policy 6J775974 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Sep 25, 2017 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC203287 | — | Ascot Insurance Company Policy SPAU1000001900 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | FF12054 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy MC203287 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jan 17, 2014 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC1742035 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy MC203287 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jun 25, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC203287 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy MC203287 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
58 of 181 · Texas avg 25.1%
4 of 266 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | VA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | VA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | NM | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2026 | GA | 3 | 6 | No |
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
323 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 81 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 421 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 | 262 | 78 | 81.1% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 | 10.5% | 4.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 26 | 2 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 15 | 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 | 13 | 13 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 13 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 8 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 8 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 6 | 0 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 5 | 3 |
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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Dublin, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Dacula, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Cibolo, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Rural, SD | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 325836 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF12054, MC1742035, MC203287 |
| Legal name | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 282 |
| Drivers | 140 |
| Annual mileage | 7,173,255 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 2, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 25, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 23, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's operating authority allow?
FF12054: Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them); Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them). MC1742035: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority). MC203287: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM 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 TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 325836. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 631-1095, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF12054 or MC1742035 or MC203287, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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 on this page (how corrections work).
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