LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 1630076 • 1505 4TH AVE NE, BARNESVILLE, MN, 56514
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 29T100013 | ON FILE | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | LTO0000210 | ON FILE | May 1, 2010 | Jul 6, 2011 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AE-000430-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000069 | REPLACED | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000069 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2012 | May 30, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000210 | REPLACED | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2012 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6007223-1 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2010 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TRK-6007223-1 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP46542A | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2007 | May 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP46542A | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2007 | Jun 5, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP46542A | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2007 | May 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP46542A | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2007 | Jun 5, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100013 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000430-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000069 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2019 | May 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000069 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000210 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000210 | CARGO | Jul 6, 2011 | Jul 6, 2011 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6007223-1 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6007223-1 | CARGO | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46542A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2008 | Jun 5, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46542A | CARGO | Jun 5, 2008 | Jun 5, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46542A | CARGO | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46542A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC601275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2023 |
| MC601275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2023 |
| MC601275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2022 |
| MC601275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2022 |
| MC601275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2010 |
| MC601275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2010 |
| MC601275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC601275 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2007 | — | Unknown |
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
25 states • 104 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 (104 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | ELTON B STEPHENS EXPY N | ...BD7433 | LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 5, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKDALE | ISTH 694 | ...HG6295 | LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 24, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | N US 131 | ...281870 | LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 17, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CO UNIT ROAD DIST TWP | I-24 | ...JY4661 | LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 17, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | JASPER | HIGHWAY 515 NORTH / WHITFIELD DR | ...KL9051 | LODESTAR TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 17, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2018 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2017 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2013 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2011 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2011 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2010 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2010 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2009 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2008 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2007 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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