HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4060181-stars-auto-and-towing-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:38 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
STARS AUTO AND TOWING LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs New York average 18.5%.
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, (518) 881-9987, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1609866.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 6 · New York avg 18.5%
2 of 6 · New York avg 7.1%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | VT | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 11, 2025 | NY | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 27, 2025 | NY | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2025 | NY | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jan 9, 2025 | NY | 2 | 6 | No |
| Oct 30, 2024 | NY | 2 | 4 | Yes |
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 New York average covers 36,520 vehicle and 57,868 driver inspections of all New York-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
24 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 30 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 | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 4 | 75.0% | 71.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 12.5% | 7.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 12.5% | 10.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 3 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3969D2FTF | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 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 New York column is the mix across all New York-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 4060181 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1609866 |
| Legal name | STARS AUTO AND TOWING LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 150,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 12, 2023 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesOtherTowing Vehicles
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 STARS AUTO AND TOWING LLC
What does STARS AUTO AND TOWING LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for STARS AUTO AND TOWING LLC (MC1609866), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about STARS AUTO AND TOWING LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 STARS AUTO AND TOWING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4060181. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (518) 881-9987, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1609866, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (518) 881-9987
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHSTAR TOWING LLC High risk Carrier |
Cobleskill, NY | 4472753 | MC1765470 | 1 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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