LOADSTAR LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2591449 • 4455 N NEWCASTLE AVE, HARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL, 60706
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-909065 | REVOKED | Jun 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA983450528 | ON FILE | Jul 9, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD | 73TRS048055 | ACTIVE | Jun 5, 2015 | — |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259240-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2024 | Jul 9, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259240-01 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259240-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259240-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2022 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001087-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2021 | Jul 9, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2352828 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2020 | Jul 9, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS048055 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANC/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS048055 | BIPD | Unknown | Unknown |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA983450528 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259240-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 9, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259240-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259240-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259240-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001087-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2022 | Jul 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2352828 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS048055 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-909065 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-909065 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC909065 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2024 |
| MC909065 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2024 |
| MC909065 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2023 |
| MC909065 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2022 |
| MC909065 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 10, 2020 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2024 |
| MC909065 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 27, 2015 | REVOKED | Jun 15, 2015 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (30 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Reynolds Twp | I-88 | ...MK2825 | LOADSTAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 19, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH PITTSBURG | I-24 | ...KB0934 | LOADSTAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 13, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(HEMPSTEAD COUNTY) | I30 | ...399076 | LOADSTAR LOGISTICS INC |
| May 14, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST. MATTHEWS | I 0264 | ...446364 | LOADSTAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 30, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISTOWN TWP | I-72 | ...KB1020 | LOADSTAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 7, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT N | ...HC8786 | LOADSTAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Jul 20, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RIO TWP | I-74 | ...HN4172 | LOADSTAR LOGISTICS INC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records