MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC
USDOT 1796052 • 245 E FULLERTON AVE, CAROL STREAM, IL, 60188
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-678234 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00021700 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP77497A | ON FILE | Apr 2, 2010 | May 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACX-B1820WLS22C559-0109 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000474-00 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000474-00 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08468291 | CANCELLED | Sep 13, 2019 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08468291 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2018 | Sep 13, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A1027 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2017 | Apr 2, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A1027 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2016 | Apr 2, 2017 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L15A1027 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2016 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L14A1027 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2014 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013TU0035400 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0135600 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2014 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0758700 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0641782 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77497A | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2010 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77497A | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2010 | May 1, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04793701 | REPLACED | May 11, 2009 | Apr 2, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04793701 | REPLACED | May 11, 2009 | Apr 2, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00021700 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACX-B1820WLS22C559-0109 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000474-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000474-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08468291 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08468291 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A1027 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A1027 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2017 | Apr 2, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L15A1027 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2016 | Apr 2, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L14A1027 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0135600 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2014 | Apr 2, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0758700 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013TU0035400 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641782 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77497A | CARGO | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77497A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77497A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04793701 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2010 | Apr 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04793701 | CARGO | Apr 2, 2010 | Apr 2, 2010 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC678234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2025 |
| MC678234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2023 |
| MC678234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2016 |
| MC678234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2015 |
| MC678234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2013 |
| MC678234 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 15, 2009 | — | 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
41 states • 491 inspections
Violation Summary (104 violations from latest 100 of 491 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2T | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (491 inspections)
Showing 50 of 491
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALUDA | 26 | ...WS2228 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Feb 23, 2026 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSLYN | I-90 MP 057.10 | ...VG6908 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Jan 14, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONEE TWP | I-57 | ...713463 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Sep 26, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | THORNTON TWP | I-80 W/B | ...WR0636 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Sep 13, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERRILLVILLE | I65 SB | ...690681 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Jul 17, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHATTANOOGA | INTERSTATE 75 SOUTHBOUND | ...WR0636 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP IN |
| May 31, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST LAFAYETTE | I- 65 | ...305035 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| May 13, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 30 | ...681038 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Apr 25, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTON-SALEM | 40 | ...WN3426 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Mar 29, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BETHLEHEM TWP | I-78 | ...UJ9521 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT | I-95 JOHN F KENNEDY MEM HWY | ...VZ1029 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Jan 14, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | I 80/90 WB | ...VG6908 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Jan 14, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANGOLA | I-80 WB | ...681033 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Jan 7, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARIETTA | I75 NB NEAR EXT 267A | ...VZ0883 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Dec 24, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEONIA BORO | I-95 Secondary Express | ...305033 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Dec 7, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PIKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...VK7399 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP |
| Oct 12, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 35 | ...681051 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP |
| Sep 12, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEIPSIC | PRO TEC PK | ...VZ1019 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Aug 16, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLAREMONT | 2651 PENNY ROAD | ...LU2297 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Aug 9, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 95 | ...VJ9391 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0015 N | ...LW5636 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Dec 18, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...163111 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Nov 15, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORRISTOWN TOWN | I-287 | ...LL6791 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Oct 31, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ELBURN | IL-38 | ...LW5636 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
| Oct 26, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADDISON | I-355 | ...LL6791 | MIDWEST STAR GROUP INC |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events