POLSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2123363 • 175 PHILIP AVE, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ, 07407
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-813321 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 13, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81004155 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71006015 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9101612 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9100799 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2022 | Mar 25, 2023 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9100799 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2022 | Mar 13, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP70161 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2021 | Mar 13, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52866 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 13, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1801020-00 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2019 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000101 01 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000101 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 13, 2019 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000101 00 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2017 | Mar 13, 2018 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T6A6TP0000047-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2016 | Mar 13, 2017 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | T6A2TP0000062-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2015 | Mar 13, 2016 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29002236 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2015 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29002236 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199516107 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2013 | Mar 8, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004155 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71006015 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101612 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9100799 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2023 | Mar 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9100799 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP70161 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2022 | Mar 13, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52866 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2021 | Mar 13, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1801020-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000101 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000101 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000101 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | T6A6TP0000047-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2017 | Mar 13, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | T6A2TP0000062-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2016 | Mar 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29002236 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2015 | Mar 8, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29002236 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199516107 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2026 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2025 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2024 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2022 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2021 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2019 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2017 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2016 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2015 |
| MC813321 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2014 |
| MC813321 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 19, 2013 | — | 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
19 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (30 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...424252 | POLSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 30, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2015 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2015 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records