KG STAR INC
USDOT 3114510 • 35 FORESTWOOD DR UNIT B, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446
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-084502 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 25, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910169-00 | ON FILE | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08882745 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08882745 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2023 | Sep 8, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08882745 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08882745 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2022 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08882745 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2022 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08882745 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9044341 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9044341 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9044341 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9044341 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 9883574 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883574 01 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA07692257 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA07692257 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2018 | Apr 24, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910169-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08882745 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08882745 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2024 | Sep 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08882745 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08882745 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08882745 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08882745 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9044341 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9044341 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9044341 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9044341 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9883574 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883574 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA07692257 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA07692257 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC084502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2026 |
| MC084502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2025 |
| MC084502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2024 |
| MC084502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2023 |
| MC084502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 |
| MC084502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2022 |
| MC084502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2022 |
| MC084502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2021 |
| MC084502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2020 |
| MC084502 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 6, 2018 | — | 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
42 states • 281 inspections
Violation Summary (121 violations from latest 100 of 281 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 |
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 (281 inspections)
Showing 50 of 281
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARION | 13 | ...SH8205 | KG STAR INC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSON | US RT 35, DAYTON RD | ...MN1140 | KG STAR INC |
| Dec 23, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANCESVILLE | SR 39 | ...248362 | KG STAR INC |
| Sep 4, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSON | I-10 | ...HD5109 | KG STAR INC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I285 EXPY AT S COBB DR | ...GW8783 | KG STAR INC |
| Jun 23, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HARTLAND TWP | US-14 | ...LP8633 | KG STAR INC |
| May 20, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORCROSS | I85N NEAR JIMMY CARTER BLVD | ...KJ3954 | KG STAR INC |
| Apr 26, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-49 | ...LR1064 | KG STAR INC |
| Mar 17, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 77 | ...MM7917 | KG STAR INC |
| Feb 22, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...GV5934 | KG STAR INC |
| Jun 6, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...KN5470 | KG STAR INC |
| Jun 6, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U075 | ...KS9748 | KG STAR INC |
| Mar 26, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRAB ORCHARD | KY0039 | ...984999 | KG STAR INC |
| Dec 9, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...JW7588 | KG STAR INC |
| Oct 1, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEISKELL | RACCOON VALLEY RD NW | ...GA7419 | KG STAR INC |
| Jul 6, 2023 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | SCHERERVILLE | US 30 | ...KG3856 | KG STAR INC |
| Jun 21, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE(FLOYD) | 119.9MM I64 EB | ...884610 | KG STAR INC |
| Nov 10, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DANVILLE TWP | I-74 E/B | ...GA7431 | KG STAR INC |
| Jun 28, 2022 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ELK GROVE | BUSSE RD | ...954924 | KG STAR INC |
| May 5, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROGERSVILLE | US 60 | ...NM4174 | KG STAR INC |
| Mar 8, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U059 | ...JL8961 | KG STAR INC |
| Jan 5, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AURORA | 75TH ST | ...889907 | KG STAR INC |
| Dec 29, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events