HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/842672-stars-and-bars-transit-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
STARS AND BARS TRANSIT LLC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average57.1% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
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, (219) 863-2017, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC375735.
- 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) | MC375735 | — | Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company Policy 02TRM07023401 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 25, 2026 | 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
4 of 7 · Indiana avg 23.1%
2 of 14 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2025 | IN | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| May 16, 2025 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | IN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 28, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 15, 2025 | MI | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2025 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 25, 2025 | IA | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 27, 2024 | IN | 3 | 1 | 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 Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-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), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 36 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 6 | 54.2% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 29.2% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 8.3% | 3.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 8.3% | 18.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958ANONELD | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTYCIS | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 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 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Clayton, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 842672 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC375735 |
| Legal name | STARS AND BARS TRANSIT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Partnership |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 817,558 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 8, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 3, 1999 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherBeams
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 AND BARS TRANSIT LLC
What does STARS AND BARS TRANSIT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC375735: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about STARS AND BARS TRANSIT 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 STARS AND BARS TRANSIT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 842672. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 863-2017, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC375735, 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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