HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/549928-star-transportation-company/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:41 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
STAR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC153627
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 suspended in the last 12 monthsMC153627: suspended: insurance cancelled on Sep 8, 2026, active again now. A lapse usually means insurance was cancelled; ask for a current certificate of insurance.
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, (813) 659-1002, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC153627.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC153627 | — | Spinnaker Insurance Company Policy SHD-84229708 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC153627 | — | SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 5345890 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Sep 18, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 4 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC153627 | Protective Insurance Company Policy MD-005229 | Oct 1, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Trust fund MC153627 | TRANSPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC Policy 26027 | Aug 23, 2023 | Cancelled |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Trust fund MC153627 | TRANSPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC Policy 26027 | Aug 23, 2023 | Cancelled |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC153627 | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TS TS CA0000026 01 | Oct 1, 2023 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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
2 of 13 · Florida avg 26.0%
0 of 34 · Florida avg 10.2%
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 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- FL 32 94.1%
- US 2 5.9%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 25
24 tractors · 1 straight trucks
Freightliner 24International 1
74 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: 24
24 semi-trailers
Utility 20Wabash 3Fruehauf 2Hyundai Translead 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Publix 2Climatic Home Products 1S.A.C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | FL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | FL | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | FL | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 3, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | FL | 2 | 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 Florida average covers 69,904 vehicle and 132,306 driver inspections of all Florida-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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 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 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 2 | 92.3% | 61.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | 20.7% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 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 |
| 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 |
| HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39520BELDNV | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1ALBV | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LRR | 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 Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Avon Park, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Melbourne, FL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 549928 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC153627 |
| Legal name | STAR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 74 |
| Drivers | 85 |
| Annual mileage | 6,500,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 11, 1996) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 7, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @stardistribution.us |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 4 | 65 |
| Trailers | 159 | 28 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsChemicalsBeveragesPaper 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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about STAR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Is STAR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY a broker or a carrier?
Both. STAR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY 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 STAR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's operating authority allow?
MC153627: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about STAR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY 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 STAR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 549928. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (813) 659-1002, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC153627, 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.
Other companies at 2302 Henderson Way, 33563
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR FREIGHT BROKERS INC Broker |
Plant City, FL | 2244929 | MC686819 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
Other companies using (813) 659-1002
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.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR FREIGHT BROKERS INC Broker |
Plant City, FL | 2244929 | MC686819 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| STAR TRANSPORT LOGISTICS INC Broker |
Plant City, FL | 2415085 | MC824583 | — | Active 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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