TRISTAR GLOBAL INC
USDOT 2447710 • 5124 OLD PLUM GROVE RD, PALATINE, IL, 60067
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-844762 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 22, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 013-42-222 | ON FILE | Jun 20, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 013-42-222 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 134-22-22 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2024 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 134-22-22 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 134-22-22 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2022 | Jan 22, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP1342222 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2021 | Jan 22, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000226-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000064-00 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2019 | Jan 22, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6480477 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2018 | Jan 22, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 013-42-222 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 013-42-222 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 134-22-22 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 134-22-22 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2024 | Jan 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 134-22-22 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2023 | Jan 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP1342222 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2022 | Jan 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000226-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2021 | Jan 22, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000064-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2020 | Jan 22, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6480477 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2019 | Jan 22, 2019 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC844762 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2026 |
| MC844762 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2025 |
| MC844762 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2024 |
| MC844762 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2022 |
| MC844762 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2021 |
| MC844762 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 6, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Oct 11, 2017 |
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
21 states • 46 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 46 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | 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:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (46 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
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLMSTED FALLS | IR 80 | ...615760 | TRISTAR GLOBAL INC |
| Oct 23, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL LOWNDES | I-65 | ...214669 | TRISTAR GLOBAL INC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PROVISO TWP | I-294 NORTHBOUND | ...984333 | TRISTAR GLOBAL INC |
| Nov 29, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DONEGAL TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...899569 | TRISTAR GLOBAL INC |
| May 4, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SNYDER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0350 E | ...886745 | TRISTAR GLOBAL INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HIBBING | USTH 169 | ...873684 | TRISTAR GLOBAL INC |
| Aug 26, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALSIP | CICERO AVE | ...118791 | TRISTAR GLOBAL INC |
| Apr 28, 2021 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-77 MP 96 | ...873667 | TRISTAR GLOBAL INC |
| Nov 29, 2019 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records