SOMASTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 2480524 • 5701 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY 420A, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN, 55430

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

2,480,524

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Minnesota

Phone

6127566205

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

862,780

BOC-3 Agent

DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC

Physical Address

5701 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY 420A, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN, 55430

Contact

Phone: 6127566205

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Jun 2, 2021

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-858401	ACTIVE	Unknown	Jun 30, 2020

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	MCP71635A	ON FILE	Jun 2, 2021	Jun 2, 2023

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	GWP60356 00	REPLACED	Jul 5, 2020	Jun 2, 2021
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	GWP60356 00	CANCELLED	Jun 2, 2020	Jul 5, 2020
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WN258499	REPLACED	Jun 2, 2019	Jun 2, 2020
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WN258499	CANCELLED	Jun 2, 2019	Jun 10, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	MCP40766A	REPLACED	Jun 2, 2018	Jun 2, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	MCP40766A	CANCELLED	Jun 2, 2018	Jul 5, 2019
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CM0064028	REPLACED	Jun 2, 2017	Jun 2, 2018
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WN196361	REPLACED	Jun 2, 2016	Jun 2, 2017
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WN196361	CANCELLED	Jun 2, 2016	Jul 7, 2017
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.	BIPD/Primary	BA 0707461	REPLACED	Jun 2, 2014	Jun 2, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	MCP71635A	BIPD/Primary	Jun 2, 2023	Jun 2, 2023
TERM/REPL	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP60356 00	BIPD/Primary	Jun 2, 2021	Jun 2, 2021
CANCEL	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP60356 00	BIPD/Primary	Jul 5, 2020	Jul 5, 2020
TERM/CANCL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WN258499	BIPD/Primary	Jun 10, 2020	Jun 10, 2020
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WN258499	BIPD/Primary	Jun 2, 2020	Jun 2, 2020
TERM/CANCL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	MCP40766A	BIPD/Primary	Jul 5, 2019	Jul 5, 2019
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	MCP40766A	BIPD/Primary	Jun 2, 2019	Jun 2, 2019
TERM/REPL	LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	CM0064028	BIPD/Primary	Jun 2, 2018	Jun 2, 2018
TERM/CANCL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WN196361	BIPD/Primary	Jul 7, 2017	Jul 7, 2017
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WN196361	BIPD/Primary	Jun 2, 2017	Jun 2, 2017
TERM/REPL	OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.	BA 0707461	BIPD/Primary	Jun 2, 2016	Jun 2, 2016

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC858401	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jun 8, 2020	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 30, 2020
MC858401	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 14, 2020	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 4, 2020
MC858401	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Jun 9, 2014	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Unsafe Driving

17%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

8 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

17.9%

Driver OOS %

0.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

11 states • 28 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (74 violations from 28 inspections)

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Violation Summary (74 violations from 28 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	6	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD	Inoperative/defective brakes	4	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	3	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS	BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2III	Driver failed to manually add shipping document number	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF	Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL	Fuel system leak	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS	Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD	Brake chamber - cracked/broken	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person	1	0	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	—	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	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G	Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2PC	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8	Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment	1	0	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC	390.21TB1-MC	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TU	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BMAN	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
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:393.75A3	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2RG	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:393.9BRKLAMP	Inoperative Brake Lamps	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1	Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT	390.21TB2-DOT	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2)	390.21T(b)(2)	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)	Driver failed to manually add shipping document number	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)	395.8(e)(1)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

17.9%vs nat'l 23.4%

-5.5 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-6.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

2.64vs nat'l 1.80

+0.84 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 (28 inspections)

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Inspection History (28 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 3, 2026	87501606	Roadside	OK	Level 1	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	1	Details unavailable	No
Mar 31, 2026	87451160	WELLINGTON	KS	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 23, 2026	87395988	BRAMAN SCALES	OK	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	11	396.5B-HWSL, 393.207F-SLAS, 396.5B-L	Yes
Feb 25, 2026	87197216	CLARKS GROVE MN	MN	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLSR	No
Dec 23, 2025	86642050	39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD	IA	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	2	395.24C2III, 395.24C2II-ELDTN	No
Dec 2, 2025	86467310	OLATHE KS	KS	Level 2	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	396.17C-PI	No
Nov 17, 2025	86339159	LOVE PORT OF ENTRY	OK	Level 3	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 27, 2025	85905313	WEST MEMPHIS AR	AR	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	12	393.48A-BIBD, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BALAC	Yes
Sep 5, 2025	85735974	16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON	IA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	9	393.11TL, 395.22G, 393.78	No
Aug 27, 2025	85621804	SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173	KS	Level 2	VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 16, 2025	85532635	OLATHE NORTH M.C.I.S. #23W	KS	Level 2	VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	390.21TB1-MC, 396.9D2-FTF	No
Aug 14, 2025	85506016	BUTLER COUNTY - 015	KS	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55E-B	No
Apr 29, 2025	84543761	I35 NB	IA	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLSWZ	No
Apr 25, 2025	84503399	39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD	IA	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.9TS, 393.11TU	No
Apr 11, 2025	84374122	JOPLIN MO	MO	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	6	392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LFTSI	Yes
Mar 19, 2025	84181017	I 57 NB MP 47	IL	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.75A3, 395.8(f)(1), 392.2RG	Yes
Jan 30, 2025	83792994	FOREST LAKE MN	MN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLL	No
Dec 18, 2024	83438497	TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.9, 393.9BRKLAMP, 396.3A1	Yes
Nov 22, 2024	83245444	OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S, #24W	KS	Level 3	VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	390.21TB2-DOT, 396.9D2-FTF	No
Sep 16, 2024	82669046	LOVE PORT OF ENTRY	OK	Level 1	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.55(e)	No
Jul 15, 2024	82168046	FOREST LAKE MN	MN	Level 3	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	4	392.2, 390.21T(b)(2)	No
Dec 13, 2023	80391377	EMPORIA	KS	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.75(c), 396.17(c)	No
Nov 13, 2023	80161532	ROADSIDE	KS	Level 2	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Sep 9, 2023	79633049	SIOUX FALLS POE	SD	Level 3	STOU SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 4, 2023	79582031	61NB I-35 CUMMING, IA	IA	Level 3	HYUN SEMI-TRAILER	2	395.24(c)(2)(iii), 395.8(e)(1)	No
Jul 12, 2023	79135359	#43 I-65 NB JACKSON	IN	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2, 393.78	No
Jun 25, 2023	78983334	MADISON SWEF	WI	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	392.2, 393.78, 393.9(a)	No
May 22, 2023	78691146	WELLINGTON	KS	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

21 total · 23.8% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WELLINGTON2

39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD2

FOREST LAKE MN2

LOVE PORT OF ENTRY2

I 57 NB MP 471 · 1 OOS

#43 I-65 NB JACKSON1

I35 NB1

BUTLER COUNTY - 0151

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance50 · 8 OOS

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 3 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Oct 1, 2025	TX	TOW	0	LEWISVILLE	2200 I 35 E SB	...FP7034	SOMASTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
Apr 23, 2025	IA	TOW	0	—	I 35 SB @ 62.55 MM	...418152	SOMASTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
Feb 1, 2022	MO	TOW	0	NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE	IS 35	...BA8093	SOMASTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
Dec 20, 2019	OK	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 26, 2019	MO	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Aug 2, 2019	IL	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Mar 31, 2019	TX	INJURY	3	—	—	—	—