TRI STAR SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2386845 • 2403 LOS ALAMOS, CARLSBAD, NM, 88220
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,386,845
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5756280204
Email
tristarllc@ymail
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
23
MCS-150 Mileage
473,514
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2403 LOS ALAMOS, CARLSBAD, NM, 88220
Contact
Phone: 5756280204
Email: tristarllc@ymail
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 16.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.0 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 20, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-820205 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 18, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0917277 | ON FILE | Mar 20, 2023 | Mar 20, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0952236 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2021 | Mar 20, 2023 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0917277 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2020 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0917277 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2020 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFE 0917277 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2016 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFE 0917277 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2016 | Mar 20, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000764 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2015 | Mar 20, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS030273 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2014 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | TRK9343599 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2013 | Mar 20, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0917277 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0952236 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0917277 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0917277 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2021 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFE 0917277 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFE 0917277 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000764 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2016 | Mar 20, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS030273 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | TRK9343599 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2014 | Mar 20, 2014 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC820205 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2016 |
| MC820205 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2015 |
| MC820205 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 3, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
77%
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
6
Violations
40
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.7%
Driver OOS %
16.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
23
Crash Records
4
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
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Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 6 of 6 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 6 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (40 violations from 6 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 7 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(d) | Cab seats not securely mounted | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(2) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
6.67vs nat'l 1.80
+4.87 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (6 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82704509 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | GALL SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.16(a), 383.71(h), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2024 | 81126978 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | GALL SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.9(a), 392.9, 393.13(c)(2) | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 80826006 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Nov 4, 2023 | 80116669 | Roadside | NM | Level 1 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 28 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.25(f) | No |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 78420746 | ON GEORGE SHOUP RELIEF ROUTE 2 | NM | Level 2 | PETR TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 78420747 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | PETR TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.60(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
1 total · 100.0% OOS
2024-092024-09
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (4 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | WHITES CITY RD & ROADRUNNER RD | ...336727 | TRI STAR SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 4, 2023 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 0 | 97 | WHITES CITY RD & ROADRUNNER RD | ...051884 | TRI STAR SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 30, 2023 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | HWY 62-180 | ...148610 | TRI STAR SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 25, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN MARCOS | N 1000 IH 35 | ...167746 | TRI STAR SERVICES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 20, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 24, 2020
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2020
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2016
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2015
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS • BIPD/Primary
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