CRESCENT STAR EXPRESS INC
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CRESCENT STAR EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2780841) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): ZEKI DAGERI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2780841/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107369 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANPolicy effective Feb 19, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC925974ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 9.09% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CRESCENT STAR EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2780841. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 17 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CRESCENT STAR EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 17 drivers, based in Glendale Heights, IL. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.2% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 120% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (6) and GA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 17 drivers; Fontaine, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,369 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Arkansas (AR) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | May 13, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.76 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 5.60 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86180148 | Oct 28, 2025 | OK | 3 | ROLAND SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85128177 | Jun 27, 2025 | GA | 2 | POOLER GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.110C-C, 393.104F4-C | Yes |
| 84781979 | May 20, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84690761 | May 13, 2025 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 84326121 | Apr 2, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87419035 | Mar 20, 2025 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84213311 | Mar 20, 2025 | AR | 3 | CRAWFORDSVILLE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 83112390 | Nov 5, 2024 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 83101975 | Nov 5, 2024 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82248566 | Jul 24, 2024 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82216104 | Jul 23, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 WB ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80356322 | Dec 10, 2023 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.53(b), 393.45(d), 393.55(e) | No |
| 80506268 | Nov 26, 2023 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79376059 | Aug 7, 2023 | IN | 3 | ROADSIDE LAFAYETTE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78848796 | Jun 8, 2023 | AR | 2 | SALINE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| 78678408 | May 17, 2023 | WI | 1 | KENOSHA SWEF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a), 393.45(d) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009999352 | Aug 4, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2025531982 | May 31, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0000017097 | Apr 7, 2019 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8802001008 | Dec 10, 2018 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 26, 2015 | MC925974-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM068067-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 19, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1022261 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2026 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN222415 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2017 | Aug 19, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2625948 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 19, 2017 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 19, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2019
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Aug 19, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 26, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 5 | 1 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| CRAWFORDSVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| SALINE COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| ATLANTA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| POOLER GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE LAFAYETTE | IN | 1 | 0 |
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| ROLAND SCALES | OK | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 WB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC925974
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify CRESCENT STAR EXPRESS INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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