RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC
USDOT 2969972 • 13520 S BUDLER RD, PLAINFIELD, IL, 60544
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-016792 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000433 | ON FILE | Feb 5, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000433 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000433 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA983158576 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007409-01 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001500-01 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2023 | May 18, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001500-00 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005026182-2 | REPLACED | May 17, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005026182-2 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005026182-1 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2021 | Jan 2, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005026182-0 | CANCELLED | May 13, 2020 | Jan 2, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005026182-0 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2020 | May 13, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005026182-9 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2019 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005026182-9 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005026182-9 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005026182-9 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6180120 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2017 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6180120 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2017 | Feb 14, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3759952 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3759952 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2017 | Jan 22, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6180120 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6180120 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS075770 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2017 | May 23, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000433 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000433 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000433 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA983158576 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007409-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001500-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2024 | May 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001500-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2023 | May 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005026182-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005026182-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005026182-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2022 | Jan 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005026182-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2021 | Jan 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005026182-0 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2020 | May 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005026182-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2020 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005026182-9 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005026182-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6180120 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6180120 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005026182-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3759952 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2018 | Jan 22, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3759952 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6180120 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6180120 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS075770 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2017 | May 23, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-016792 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2025 |
| MC016792 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 9, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2024 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2024 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2023 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2022 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2022 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2021 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2020 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2020 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2019 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2018 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2017 |
| MC016792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2017 |
| MC016792 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 13, 2017 | REVOKED | Aug 6, 2024 |
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
25 states • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (92 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(2) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TRPET | Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BSB | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SAINT PAULS | 95 | ...930432 | RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Feb 10, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FREMONT | BAKER RD | ...176299 | RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 27, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LA PRAIRIE | IH 039 SB | ...700058 | RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Nov 16, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATTLE GROUND | I-65 | ...434131 | RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Oct 6, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARROLLTON TWP | US 67 | ...211892 | RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Apr 19, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SPOTSWOOD TRL/ RT 33 WB | ...679820 | RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jun 15, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events