BEST STAR INC
USDOT 3191703 • 5337 MONTAVIA LN, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46239
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-137226 | REVOKED | Mar 18, 2019 | Nov 12, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | ATG-IN-0006168-24 | ON FILE | Jun 13, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | ATG-IN-0006168-23 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2023 | Jun 15, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA958475407 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2022 | Jul 4, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA958475407 | REPLACED | May 27, 2022 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8307231 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2018 | Mar 11, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-IN-0006168-24 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-IN-0006168-23 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA958475407 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2023 | Jul 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA958475407 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA8307231 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2019 | Mar 11, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-137226 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-137226 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC137226 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2024 |
| MC137226 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2023 |
| MC137226 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 16, 2022 | REVOKED | Nov 12, 2024 |
| MC137226 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 2018 | REVOKED | Mar 18, 2019 |
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 Map
4 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | 81400394 | Roadside | NM | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 80815752 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 79696046 | INTERSTATE 70 8 MM EB | IN | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 79611946 | SR 56 BEDFORD TWP - CESSNA INT | PA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 392.2, 395.3(a)(2), 396.17(c) | No |
| May 2, 2023 | 78522091 | LARAMIE PORT OF ENTRY | WY | Level 1 | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.9(a), 393.45(d), 393.110(b) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2023 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELK MOUNTAIN | I-80 MP 271.60 | ...657643 | BEST STAR INC |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records