GOLD STAR EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2369624 • 340 MITCH MCCONNELL WAY, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101
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-812858 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT4390772868 | ON FILE | Jun 29, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT4390772868 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AM37000167-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2024 | Jun 29, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005196 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2023 | Jun 29, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100162-00 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TKT4105646 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBKY000674-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2020 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA19MOT02120400 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2019 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002782 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2018 | Nov 16, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002215 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06202-16 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2016 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3879749 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN162096 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2015 | Aug 16, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS029674 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS021359 | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT4390772868 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT4390772868 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | AM37000167-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005196 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2024 | Jun 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100162-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TKT4105646 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBKY000674-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA19MOT02120400 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002782 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2019 | Nov 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002215 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06202-16 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3879749 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN162096 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2016 | Aug 16, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS029674 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS021359 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2025 |
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2025 |
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2021 |
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2020 |
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2019 |
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2018 |
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2017 |
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2016 |
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2015 |
| MC812858 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2014 |
| MC812858 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
20 states • 92 inspections
Violation Summary (109 violations from 92 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 24 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 7 | 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 | 5 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 2 | 2 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.47(f) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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:392.9(a)(3) | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (92 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | 221 I 75 S NEAR I-75 S BOUND 221 ENTRANCE | ...252009 | GOLD STAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 30, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | WRIGHT CITY | IS 70 | ...252009 | GOLD STAR EXPRESS LLC |
| May 19, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENDERSON | US0041 | ...940006 | GOLD STAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LAUSAT | ...999228 | GOLD STAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 3, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GEORGETOWN (SCOTT CO) | I 0064 | ...212457 | GOLD STAR EXPRESS LLC |
| May 12, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 NB 300 FT NO MM 273 | ...912447 | GOLD STAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 18, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | N 200 NORTH LP E | ...912445 | GOLD STAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 21, 2021 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Alabaster | I-65 | ...151848 | GOLD STAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 10, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2018 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events