MOONSTAR EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2380041 • 1907 LEO ST, DAYTON, OH, 45404
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA01950839 | ON FILE | Mar 20, 2020 | Mar 20, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 623302001 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2019 | Mar 20, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 623302001 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN214461 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2017 | Mar 20, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA2922740 | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2016 | Mar 20, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN167268 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2015 | Mar 16, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2113493 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2013 | Mar 18, 2015 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2986232 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2011 | Mar 31, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA01950839 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 623302001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 623302001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN214461 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA2922740 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN167268 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2113493 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2986232 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC817338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2020 |
| MC817338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2019 |
| MC817338 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 20, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC764211 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 4, 2011 | REVOKED | Feb 20, 2013 |
| MC764211 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 4, 2011 | REVOKED | Feb 20, 2013 |
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
7 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:391.11B1-A | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87289892 | MOUNDSVILLE WV | WV | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 396.17C-PI, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 86911113 | LIMON CO | CO | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | No |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 85074088 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | CHAP SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 83805468 | JACKSON OH | OH | Level 3 | REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 83171906 | WHEATLEY AR | AR | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLED, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 82974178 | HOPE AR | AR | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 79303208 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 2, 2023 | 78575491 | US 59 QUEEN CITY | TX | Level 2 | FRHT 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRANDENBURG | KY1638 | ...Z08374 | MOONSTAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 9, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | S 6900 GULF FWY | ...GF8411 | MOONSTAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 7, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2019 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records