WINDSTAR LINES INC
USDOT 1942154 • 1259 FARNSWORTH LN, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089
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-691966 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 4, 2013 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN152724 | ON FILE | Aug 19, 2014 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 012944869-C1161 | ON FILE | Oct 12, 2010 | Oct 12, 2011 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0508913 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2013 | Aug 19, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0508913 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2013 | Sep 24, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0508913 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0508913 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2013 | Aug 21, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0508913 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2013 | Aug 19, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0508913 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0508912 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2012 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP89713A | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2011 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP89713A | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2011 | Oct 12, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06214601 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2010 | Oct 12, 2011 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 685-47-47-C62842 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2009 | Oct 12, 2010 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SL06080012 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2009 | Oct 12, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0508913 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2014 | Oct 12, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0508913 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2014 | Sep 24, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0508913 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2014 | Aug 21, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0508913 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2014 | Aug 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0508913 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2014 | Aug 19, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0508912 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN152724 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0508913 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP89713A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP89713A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2012 | Oct 12, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06214601 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2011 | Oct 12, 2011 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 012944869-C1161 | CARGO | Oct 12, 2011 | Oct 12, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SL06080012 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2010 | Oct 12, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 685-47-47-C62842 | CARGO | Oct 12, 2010 | Oct 12, 2010 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC691966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2013 |
| MC691966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2011 |
| MC691966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2010 |
| MC691966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2010 |
| MC691966 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 20, 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
5 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | 86701395 | LONDON OH | OH | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 85321730 | WB | MI | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLL | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82793839 | I-294 | IL | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 82610960 | WESTBOUND | MI | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 81286044 | CALLAO MO | MO | Level 1 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.60(c), 395.24 | No |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 79806252 | I57 | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75(a) | No |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 79364987 | I-355 SOUTH | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 79211803 | LAT:31 16' 42.3N | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 79172641 | Roadside | IL | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUBER HEIGHTS | IR 70 | ...330640 | WINDSTAR LINES INC |
| Apr 9, 2010 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records