STAR TANK LINES INC
USDOT 1404378 • 168 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ, 08865
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-532736 | REVOKED | Jun 21, 2011 | Sep 23, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24061958 | ON FILE | Jun 18, 2024 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPO9470180-01 | ON FILE | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2011 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP142889A | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2018 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008201-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2018 | Jul 15, 2018 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP142889A | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008201-02 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP142889A | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP142889A | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP142889A | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008201-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008201-01 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008201-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2017 | Sep 6, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008201-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0007427812-5 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0007427812-5 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2016 | Jun 28, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0007427812-5 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2015 | Jun 28, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ 000 7427812-5 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2015 | Feb 12, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ 000 7427812-4 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 28, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ 000 7427812-4 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068737441 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2013 | Jun 15, 2014 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068707336 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2012 | Jun 15, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | CPO9470180-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO9470180-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO9470180 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 15, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPO9470180 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 15, 2010 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GSA000001300 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2009 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GSP000001300 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GSP000001300 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2009 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GSA000001300 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL195429 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL195429 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL 195429 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2006 | Apr 9, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL 195429 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2006 | Apr 9, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL. 193996 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2005 | Oct 14, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL 193996 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2005 | Oct 14, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24061958 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2024 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP142889A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP142889A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP142889A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008201-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2018 | Jul 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008201-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP142889A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP142889A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008201-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008201-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2017 | Sep 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008201-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008201-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0007427812-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2016 | Jun 28, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0007427812-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ 000 7427812-5 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2016 | Feb 12, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ 000 7427812-4 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2015 | Jun 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0007427812-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2015 | Jun 28, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ 000 7427812-4 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068737441 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2014 | Jun 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068707336 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2013 | Jun 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CPO9470180-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO9470180-01 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO9470180-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO9470180 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO9470180 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | GSP000001300 | CARGO | Jul 16, 2009 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | GSA000001300 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2009 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | GSP000001300 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | GSA000001300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL195429 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL195429 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 195429 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2007 | Apr 9, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 195429 | CARGO | Apr 9, 2007 | Apr 9, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL. 193996 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2006 | Oct 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 193996 | CARGO | Oct 14, 2006 | Oct 14, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-532736 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-532736 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-532736 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2018 |
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2018 |
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2017 |
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2017 |
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2016 |
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2016 |
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2015 |
| MC532736 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 9, 2014 | REVOKED | Sep 23, 2024 |
| MC532736 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 16, 2013 | REVOKED | Jun 23, 2014 |
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2009 |
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2007 |
| MC532736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2006 |
| MC532736 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 24, 2005 | REVOKED | Jun 21, 2011 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 14 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.200(a) | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (31 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELIZABETH CITY | US 1 | ...L09871 | STAR TANK LINES INC |
| Jan 8, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BORO | NJ 17 | ...BB8459 | STAR TANK LINES INC |
| Oct 25, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2014 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2010 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2010 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2010 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2010 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2009 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2008 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events