HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/608224-windstar-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
WINDSTAR LINES INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (712) 792-4221, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC292914.
- 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) | MC292914 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy XPP 1310450-00 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | May 1, 2015 | 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
2 of 122 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 67 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | NY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | 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 Iowa average covers 31,594 vehicle and 64,957 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
22 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 29 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 2 | 86.4% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 9.1% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 4.5% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1OAL | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362E | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BENM | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper passing Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLIP | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345D | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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 23, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2026 | Big Water, UT | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Gila Bend, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | St Louis, MO | 0 | 5 |
| Apr 6, 2025 | NV | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Iowa City, IA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 608224 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC292914 |
| Legal name | WINDSTAR LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 275 |
| Drivers | 448 |
| Annual mileage | 10,505,106 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 26, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 18, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about WINDSTAR LINES INC
What does WINDSTAR LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC292914: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about WINDSTAR LINES 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 WINDSTAR LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 608224. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (712) 792-4221, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC292914, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (712) 792-4221
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINDSTAR LOGISTICS INC Broker |
Carroll, IA | 2246359 | MC707760 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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