MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1759560 • 837 APOLLO RD, EAGAN, MN, 55121
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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP54604A | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2019 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP54604A | ON FILE | Apr 29, 2008 | Sep 1, 2019 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP54604A | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2008 | Sep 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP54604A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP54604A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP54604A | CARGO | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-643366 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-643366 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC643366 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2019 |
| MC643366 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2019 |
| MC643366 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 6, 2008 | REVOKED | Mar 17, 2026 |
| MC643366 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 6, 2008 | REVOKED | Mar 17, 2026 |
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
40 states • 303 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 303 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.22B-LPL | Lighting - Prohibited combination of lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | 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:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (303 inspections)
Showing 50 of 303
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 435 | ...MU8291 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 16, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 40 | ...MT2325 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT |
| Nov 10, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HUNTERSVILLE | 12800 JAMESBURG DR | ...MT2322 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT |
| Oct 30, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | I-75 | ...301783 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 18, 2025 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | US 191 | MM 10.1 US 191 | ...KV2498 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 18, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 27 | ...301784 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 9, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK GROVE TWP | I-290 S/B | ...MU8285 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 3, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US-30 | ...KH3288 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...NW7215 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 30, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL SUMTER | I-59 | ...338228 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTGOMERY | 55 | ...MU8280 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROWNHELM (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...KV2498 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 16, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PEVELY | IS 55 | ...JX4740 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 28, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IA 86 N | ...MA3545 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 5, 2023 | IA | FATAL | 2 | 0 | — | 160TH ST AND COUNTY RD 103 AND | ...MU8280 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 27, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEBURNE | S 1800 MAIN ST | ...301783 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 14, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK MOUND | IH 094 EB | ...MA3538 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 12, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 N AT BILL GARDNER PKWY | ...301782 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 9, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELTON | IH 090 WB | ...KV2501 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 9, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELTON | IH 090 WB | ...KV2501 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 19, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WILLOW CREEK TWP | I-39 S | ...NW7207 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 9, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...KV2494 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 30, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WENTZVILLE | IS 70 | ...301785 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 20, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-24 | ...MU8289 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 11, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARMONY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...KV2491 | MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events