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  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 827 days (since Apr 19, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

USDOT 277071 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: THOMAS BYLENGA General Freight Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI Grade F · 68
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Apr 19, 2024
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 827 days (since Apr 19, 2024).
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: THOMAS BYLENGA
Cargo: General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC (USDOT 277071)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): THOMAS BYLENGA (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 827 days (since Apr 19, 2024).

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/277071/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 68/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Apr 19, 2024.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 100% vs peer median 1.3% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.6% (better). n=398 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Apr 19, 2024

BOC-3 agent

MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 277071
In FMCSA records since Jul 31, 1986 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer THOMAS BYLENGA
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
Fleet size 1,616 units
Drivers 219
Annual mileage 59,785,549 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (616) 243-7033
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3940 EASTERN SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
Mailing
5260 36TH STREET SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 277071
In FMCSA records since Jul 31, 1986 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 59,785,549 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 100.0% vs 6.7% +93.3 pts
Peer tier (mega-fleets (>1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 14.6%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 713 0 0
Trailers 294 0 0
Trucks 903 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 268 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 1 2 3 6
Crash reports 1 2 3 6

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Power Units
1,616
Drivers
219
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
6
268 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC is a corporation based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 277071. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1,616 power units and 219 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC is a mega-fleet, operating 1,616 power units and 219 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 26 years on FMCSA's records, based in Grand Rapids, MI. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with 7 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 80% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MI (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (100.0% of violations); top code 391.11(b)(5) (Not physically qualified) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1,616 power units (mega-fleet) and 219 drivers; International is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 398 ACTIVE carriers operating 808–2,424 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1,616 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
100%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.3%
Median across 398 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +98.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.6%
Median across 398 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 3
Freightliner 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
81473825 Apr 26, 2024 MI 3 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI 3524908 · 3HAEUMML6NL162162
2 391.11(b)(5), 391.41(a) Yes
80602436 Jan 11, 2024 MI 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3164041 · 3HSPCAPT5NN426137
1 392.2 No
79256985 Jul 26, 2023 MI 3 S I-75@E HOLLY RD
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3163877 · 1HSDESNN1FH609215
1 392.16(a) No
79110818 Jul 10, 2023 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER FULL TRAILER
Ticket: Frt
IN 3163898 · 3AKJGEBG4GSHC4124
1 392.16(a) No
78676960 May 18, 2023 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: International
IN 3164342 · 3AKJGEBG0GSHC4119
2 392.16(a), 392.2 No
78520060 May 2, 2023 MI 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3163986 · 3HCDWTZR8NL128924
2 392.16(a), 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (268 rows) View all 268 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003724500 Jan 27, 2026 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003677480 Dec 10, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003581131 Aug 28, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003443845 Feb 19, 2025 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0904598474 Oct 23, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003291202 Sep 13, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003239667 Jul 9, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003115852 Jan 29, 2024 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0003119014 Jan 17, 2024 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0003091471 Jan 3, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003053542 Nov 27, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003053182 Nov 26, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003009695 Oct 17, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002981461 Sep 12, 2023 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002955071 Jul 26, 2023 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002930075 Jul 6, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002943259 Jun 29, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002912920 Jun 20, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002882890 Apr 28, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002868930 Apr 10, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904240929 Mar 7, 2023 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002821493 Feb 22, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002794985 Jan 19, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002778298 Dec 23, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002769968 Dec 23, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC210976
INACTIVE
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC210976 common INACTIVE —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY PHPR2003938 BIPD/Primary — Mar 19, 2024 Apr 19, 2024 CANCELLED
PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY PHPR2003938 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2013 Mar 19, 2024 REPLACED
PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY PHPR2003498 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2012 Apr 1, 2013 REPLACED
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY PHPR 200 764 BIPD — Apr 1, 2006 Apr 1, 2012 REPLACED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. CPP 0005317-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2002 Apr 1, 2006 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA CMP0503746 34 — Apr 1, 1999 On file ACTIVE
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA GC0012518 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 1999 Jun 2, 2002 CANCELLED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1010953 BIPD/Primary — Apr 5, 1988 May 8, 1999 CANCELLED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1010953 CARGO — Apr 5, 1988 May 8, 1999 CANCELLED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 360937 BIPD/Excess — Apr 5, 1988 Aug 1, 1999 TRANSFERRED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 29, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Apr 29, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Apr 19, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 19, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Apr 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Apr 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jul 30, 2002
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Jun 2, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  10. Aug 1, 1999
    insurance
    TRANSFER — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jul 27, 1999
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Jul 8, 1999
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. May 8, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. May 8, 1999
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
S I-75@E HOLLY RD MI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 4 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
391.11(b)(5) Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated Driver Fitness 1 1
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
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How to verify STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC

Is STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 277071 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC's safety rating? ▾
STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC based? ▾
STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3940 EASTERN SE, GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan 49508. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC operate? ▾
STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC self-reports 1,616 power units and 219 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC had any crashes? ▾
268 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for STAR TRUCK RENTALS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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