HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3709376-5-stars-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
5 STARS EXPRESS LLC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated May 24, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average39.1% vs Minnesota average 25.5%.
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, (612) 849-0583, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1301196.
- 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) | MC1301196 | Primary | Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company Policy S0336CA000139-00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 24, 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
9 of 23 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
1 of 35 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | KS | 2 | 4 | No |
| Mar 7, 2026 | OK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 28, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 16, 2026 | IA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 11, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 9, 2026 | KS | 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 Minnesota average covers 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
56 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 73 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 | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 10 | 64.3% | 65.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 1 | 23.2% | 14.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 3 | 1 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDSLIMT25 | 2 | 2 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Kingston, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | KS | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3709376 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1301196 |
| Legal name | 5 STARS EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 700,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (May 24, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 25, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 18, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 5 STARS EXPRESS LLC
What does 5 STARS EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1301196: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about 5 STARS EXPRESS LLC 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 5 STARS EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3709376. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (612) 849-0583, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1301196, 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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