TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
USDOT 325836
Active
CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
CORPORATION
General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Building Materials
Machinery / Large Objects
+9 more
Based in HOUSTON, TX
Insurance watch: HIGH
Grade B · 75
Brokers & shippers · booking check
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Caution
Policy effective
· Aug 1, 2025
Review these
On file
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on
FMCSA SAFER
and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (USDOT 325836) 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: $1,000,000 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 264 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/325836/ As of: Jul 19, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 75/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 75/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 1.2% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 28.9% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=7201 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
HIGH · 35/100
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −1 (134 → 133) · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −3 (143 → 140) · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance
4 active liability policies · 1 cargo filing
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
325836
In FMCSA records since
Aug 25, 1988 (~37y)
MC / docket
MC203287
Entity
CORPORATION
Business org
CORPORATION
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Produce, Intermodal Containers, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products, Construction, Other
Fleet size
133 units
Drivers
140
Annual mileage
7,173,255 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (713) 631-1095
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5407 MESA DRIVE
HOUSTON, TX 77028
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
325836
In FMCSA records since
Aug 25, 1988 (~37y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
7,173,255 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.9%
vs
23.4%
+5.5 pts
Driver OOS Rate
1.2%
vs
6.7%
-5.5 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.42
vs
1.80
-0.38
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Related filings
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InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 1, 2025
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC203287ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 43 | 88 | 0 |
| Trailers | 54 | 36 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 264 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 407 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 243 | 243 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.82% | 22.22% | — |
| 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%).
Power Units
133
Drivers
140
Inspections
407
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
28.9%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
264 all-time
Authorities
3
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a corporation based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 325836. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 133 power units and 140 drivers, with 407 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.9%. 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 overview
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a large fleet, operating 134 power units and 143 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Houston, TX. Across 259 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.8% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common (freight forwarder and broker authority is revoked).
Inspection profile
259 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 101% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (98) and GA (27), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
Violation profile
20.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.2% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 17 times.
Fleet profile
The fleet comprises 134 power units (large fleet) and 143 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.9% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
5 revocations on record.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 7,201 ACTIVE carriers operating 66–200 power units (±50% of this carrier's 133 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
1.2%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.5%
Median across 7,201 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
28.9%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
18.2%
Median across 7,201 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 143 140FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 134 133FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 28, 2026
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
2024-07
2026-07
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 86 | 23 | 26.7% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 24 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 21 | 2 | 9.5% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 10 | 4 | 40.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Feb 22, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 22, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 177 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 119 | |
| Peterbilt | 84 | |
| Kenworth | 31 | |
| Wabash National | 24 | |
| Utility | 22 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 23 | — | 0.31 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 35 | — | 2.26 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 106 | — | 5.91 | 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 (407 rows) View all 407 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88390720 | Jul 13, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Wtrn
|
0 | — | No |
| 88384558 | Jul 9, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88349282 | Jul 7, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88242406 | Jun 23, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2PC | No |
| 88186326 | Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11TL, 393.55E | No |
| 88121688 | Jun 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A4, 395.22G | Yes |
| 88029847 | Jun 2, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 88002861 | May 29, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 87994068 | May 28, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 87999365 | May 27, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.8E1PC | No |
| 87970421 | May 26, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87836472 | May 13, 2026 | WY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87832432 | May 12, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LRLIWR | Yes |
| 87779902 | May 5, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 395.24 | No |
| 87776765 | May 5, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87727565 | Apr 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87675474 | Apr 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 368V US287 SB |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87651196 | Apr 21, 2026 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87647347 | Apr 20, 2026 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87613781 | Apr 17, 2026 | MO | 2 | ST CLAIR MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87601511 | Apr 14, 2026 | GA | 1 | RICHMOND HILL GA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 2-SLLLR | No |
| 87595146 | Apr 14, 2026 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87572083 | Apr 13, 2026 | NC | 2 | 95 |
Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 75A | Yes |
| 87530506 | Apr 8, 2026 | SD | 1 | SISSETON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | — | Yes |
| 87514288 | Apr 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 368V US287 SB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (264 rows) View all 264 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD0202603391 | Mar 25, 2026 | SD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0253255022 | Nov 19, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009599864 | Sep 18, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009501980 | Jul 3, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009498107 | Jun 28, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6UTEHQE1RM | Apr 22, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6PVCHQE1J3 | Oct 25, 2023 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6O1DHQE1UK | Aug 22, 2023 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009093439 | Jul 31, 2023 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD23A1045699 | Jul 19, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6LZDHQE1KH | Apr 10, 2023 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IN0904168297 | Dec 2, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6GJ8HQE1OT | Nov 21, 2022 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AR2022533871 | Jun 8, 2022 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6BH8HQE18N | May 4, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0030305785 | Nov 16, 2021 | NM | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| GA0008288829 | Oct 30, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072688524 | Oct 26, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX64T8HQE153 | Sep 22, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008245006 | Sep 22, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008092017 | Jun 8, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007989397 | Mar 17, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007977642 | Mar 8, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5XU6HQE154 | Dec 4, 2020 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000087914 | Nov 5, 2020 | MO | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (3 dockets)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (71 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA3494008 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA3494008 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA3494008 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA3494008 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA3494008 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | MC203287 | 84 | — | Jun 25, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK2400019 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1057072 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919596 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1057072 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1057072 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 6J775974 | 34 | — | Sep 25, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1569029 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD/Excess | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD/Excess | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD/Excess | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200066 | BIPD | — | Jan 17, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 15, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 25, 2025
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Sep 13, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2025
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Aug 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 25, 2025
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Aug 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
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Aug 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
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Aug 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2017
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Aug 7, 2017
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Aug 7, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 1, 2017
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Aug 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 8, 2015insuranceCANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 8, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 8, 2014
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Sep 8, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 29, 2014insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Aug 1, 2013
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Aug 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 17, 2011insuranceCANCEL — WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 2, 2011insuranceCANCEL — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 19, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 3, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 28, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
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Aug 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
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Aug 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 1, 2009insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jul 29, 2009
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 10 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 7 | 0 |
| IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 7 | 1 |
| IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE | TX | 7 | 1 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 6 | 1 |
| 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK | TX | 6 | 4 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 1 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 5 | 0 |
| SISSETON SD | SD | 5 | 1 |
| HELPER UT | UT | 5 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 8 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 15 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 9 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 |
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How to verify TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
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Frequently asked questions about TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 325836 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's safety rating? ▾
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC had? ▾
407 roadside inspections are on file for TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's peak out-of-service rate is 28.9% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC based? ▾
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5407 MESA DRIVE, HOUSTON, Texas 77028. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC203287). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC operate? ▾
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC self-reports 133 power units and 140 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC had any crashes? ▾
264 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.
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