BRIGHT STAR TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2554843 • 630 BENDING CT, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
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-890564 | REVOKED | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP14918H | ON FILE | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP14918H | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2021 | May 30, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3349682 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2014 | Feb 20, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP14918H | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP14918H | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3349682 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2015 | Feb 20, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-890564 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC890564 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 6, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC890564 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 21, 2014 | REVOKED | Jan 16, 2015 |
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
8 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 87437678 | CAMDEN AR | AR | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 85419766 | COLUMBIA | KY | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 87462027 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 85152147 | COLUMBIA | KY | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 84324777 | NEWTON WI | WI | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.45D-B, 395.8E1PC, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 84217912 | LOUISVILLE | KY | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 83378992 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 83314315 | VAN BUREN AR | AR | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82717464 | 018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 82106226 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 80408959 | LAKE STATION IN | IN | Level 3 | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2 | No |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 79026661 | I-70 W/B | IL | Level 3 | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records