FOUR STARS TRANSPORT LLC
DEARBORN, MI
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 898 days Inactive Apr 7, 2010 → reinstated Sep 21, 2012
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FOUR STARS TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 1956748) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): IMAD ALALI (Company officer); HEATHER SIMON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 898 days — Inactive Apr 7, 2010 → reinstated Sep 21, 2012 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1956748/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93852 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Sep 14, 2012
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.5% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
FOUR STARS TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in DEARBORN, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1956748. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 7 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
FOUR STARS TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 7 drivers, with 16 years on FMCSA's records, based in Dearborn, MI. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (3) and MI (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,852 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 7, 2010 to Sep 21, 2012 (898 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.38 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.91 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.92 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88272219 | Jun 29, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 88141049 | Jun 14, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 87351158 | Mar 20, 2026 | OH | 2 | FINDLAY OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87338614 | Mar 18, 2026 | OH | 2 | MARION OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87283976 | Mar 7, 2026 | MI | 1 | mi-ionia-scale-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 86048490 | Oct 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH45 NB WILMER SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 85457497 | Aug 8, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-s |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82373562 | Aug 13, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 82061603 | Jul 7, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-eb-i-96-@-vernor-hwy |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81582264 | May 10, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80951503 | Feb 27, 2024 | MI | 2 | I 75 SB 22 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80370034 | Dec 11, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80218369 | Nov 20, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78757647 | May 25, 2023 | IN | 3 | in-us-31-/-sr-218-w |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22(g), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0072659801 | Aug 17, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC694538 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 21, 2012 | MC694538-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 6, 2009 | MC694538-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP99071A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 14, 2012 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049962 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2009 | Apr 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 21, 2012
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Dec 8, 2010oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Apr 7, 2010
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Apr 7, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 7, 2010authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 898 days (through Sep 21, 2012)
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Apr 1, 2010insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| I 75 SB 22 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| FINDLAY OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| MARION OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| IH45 NB WILMER SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify FOUR STARS TRANSPORT LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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