NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC
USDOT 315249 • 1608 MARGARET ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77093
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 85 inspections
Violation Summary (246 violations from 85 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 21 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 14 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 13 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 13 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 12 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 10 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 6 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.93B3 | CDL - operating without proper restriction | 1 | 1 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 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:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B1 | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.87A | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.301(a)(1) | Hazmat marking on packages defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602(b) | Form and manner of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (85 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | RM 33 | ...288911 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Jan 25, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALLAS | 100 TOM LANDRY HWY | ...493621 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Nov 15, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...020123 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Sep 22, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ABILENE | 5600 US I 20 EAST | ...UF3768 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Jul 13, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 13631 TIDWELL RD | ...F45525 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Feb 23, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARLINGTON | E 1200 NOT REPORTED | ...211681 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Feb 14, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAND PRAIRIE | PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH TURNPIKE W | ...BD8682 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Sep 14, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...244684 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Aug 12, 2021 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICKASHA | US 62 | ...142216 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Jan 18, 2021 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CORDELL | US-183 | ...032767 | NORTHSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Dec 21, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2015 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records