STAR WAY CORP
USDOT 1958419 • 302 S HICKS RD UNIT 21, PALATINE, IL, 60067
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-515669 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 14, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0033109001 | ON FILE | Feb 23, 2018 | Oct 24, 2022 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 2843173 | ON FILE | Mar 8, 2006 | Mar 8, 2006 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25055 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2017 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08405301 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 8, 2017 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MOJ-01-1004-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2015 | Mar 8, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN144356 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2014 | Mar 8, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN144356 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2014 | Apr 9, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN144356 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 8, 2014 | Jul 30, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8484104 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN144356 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2014 | Jul 7, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8484104 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2013 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8484104 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2013 | Apr 23, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2097978 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2013 | Apr 26, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2097978 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2013 | Mar 8, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8484104 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 8, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN025525 | CANCELLED | Jan 19, 2010 | Jun 21, 2011 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | SFT 407431302 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2006 | Dec 15, 2006 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 2843173 | TRANSFERRED | Mar 8, 2006 | Nov 20, 2009 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 4074313 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2005 | Mar 8, 2006 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | SFT 4074313 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2005 | Mar 8, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0033109001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP25055 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08405301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | MOJ-01-1004-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN144356 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2015 | Apr 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN144356 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2015 | Mar 8, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN144356 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2014 | Jul 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN144356 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2014 | Jul 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8484104 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8484104 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2097978 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2013 | Apr 26, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8484104 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2013 | Apr 23, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2097978 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2013 | Mar 8, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8484104 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2013 | Mar 8, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN025525 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2011 | Jun 21, 2011 |
| TRANSFER | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 2843173 | CARGO | Nov 20, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | SFT 407431302 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2006 | Dec 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 2843173 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2006 | Mar 8, 2006 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | SFT 4074313 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2006 | Mar 8, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | SFT 4074313 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2005 | Mar 8, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-515669 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-515669 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC515669 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2018 |
| MC515669 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2016 |
| MC515669 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2014 |
| MC515669 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2014 |
| MC515669 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 12, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC515669 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 25, 2010 | REVOKED | Jun 27, 2011 |
| MC515669 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2006 |
| MC515669 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 2005 | REVOKED | Dec 26, 2006 |
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
29 states • 106 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 106 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13D3 | Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.600C | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | 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:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
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 (106 inspections)
Showing 50 of 106
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Benton | I-57 | ...LH5175 | STAR WAY CORP |
| Mar 16, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CAPITAL TWP | I-55 S/B | ...UY6696 | STAR WAY CORP |
| Aug 1, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BAYTOWN | 2700 EAST FWY | ...NE7549 | STAR WAY CORP |
| Dec 12, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | OMAHA | I-80 EB | ...HJ7302 | STAR WAY CORP |
| Aug 23, 2022 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | LAREDO | 8200 KILLAM INDUSTRIAL | ...HE6073 | STAR WAY CORP |
| Jun 15, 2022 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LANSING | I080 | ...HE6075 | STAR WAY CORP |
| Jan 24, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST BUFFALO TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0015 N | ...905008 | STAR WAY CORP |
| Aug 31, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEWAUKEE | STH 164 SB | ...381877 | STAR WAY CORP |
| Oct 5, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2017 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2016 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2016 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2013 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events