RED STAR CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2724146 • 1890 RYAN RD, DALLAS, TX, 75220
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352835-00 | ON FILE | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | 7901063892 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2021 | May 22, 2022 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L8871 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L8871 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L8871 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2023 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L8871 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2023 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L6689 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-22-219191-00 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1412-02 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1412-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2021 | Jul 6, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1412-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2020 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT002799-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT002799-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 2623BMDJ18L4246 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2018 | Jun 29, 2019 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 2623TDUBMDJ17L2894 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2017 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 2623MJDBMDJ16L1191 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 29, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN172205 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2015 | Jun 29, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352835-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L8871 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L8871 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L8871 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L8871 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L6689 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-22-219191-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1412-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1412-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | 7901063892 | SURETY | May 22, 2022 | May 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1412-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT002799-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT002799-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623BMDJ18L4246 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2019 | Jun 29, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623TDUBMDJ17L2894 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623MJDBMDJ16L1191 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2017 | Jun 29, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN172205 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 29, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-922598 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2025 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2024 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2024 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2023 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2022 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2021 |
| MC922598 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 7, 2021 | REVOKED | May 31, 2022 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2020 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2020 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2019 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2018 |
| MC922598 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2017 |
| MC922598 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 2015 | — | Unknown |
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
15 states • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (64 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 10 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 3 | 3 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 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 (36 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...380183 | RED STAR CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 2, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX-2025-1117-US1838 | Jan 9, 2026 | 395.8(e)(1) | $12,150 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records