TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
USDOT 325836 • 5407 MESA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77028
ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty BrokerFreight Forwarder
Authority:2 active
Insurance:5 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
325,836
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker, Freight Forwarder
State
Phone
7136311095
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
134
Drivers (MCS-150)
143
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
7,173,255
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
5407 MESA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77028
Contact
Phone: 7136311095
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
2
Authority Types
4
Insurance Policies
5 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-203287 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Common Carrier | MC-203287 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Freight Forwarder | FF-012054 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2014 | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Property Broker | MC-1742035 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2005 | Dec 13, 2005 |
Active Insurance (5)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA3494008 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13241 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | B-13241 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-13241 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 63788 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (61 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA3494008 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA3494008 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA3494008 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK2400019 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1057072 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1919596 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1057072 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1057072 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1569029 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13241 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13241 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13241 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13241 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13241 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | B-13241 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | B-13241 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13241 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200066 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HMB200066 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HMB200066 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | MC203287 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP88201A | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | CARGO | 4013982254 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4013982254 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 4013982254 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2010 | Sep 19, 2010 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 4013982254 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 4013981783 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2010 | Sep 2, 2011 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | CARGO | 4013982254 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 28, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP64547A | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP64547A | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP64547A | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP64547A | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510GXKGEP5709 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510GXKGEP5574 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | GEP5440 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TRANSPORT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2084042495 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TRANSPORT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2084042495 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2005 | Sep 30, 2005 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2084042495 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | GEP5274 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2005 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 038202B-027C | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2004 | Apr 15, 2005 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | DCT000001275 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2003 | Apr 15, 2004 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 659-88-73 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080489777/1080489343 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1999 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080489777/1080489343 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1999 | Sep 29, 2005 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA6095979 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1999 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA 609 59 79 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA 609 59 80 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS6064742 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO | CARGO | AAN0000030 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS6064742 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 14, 1998 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS6064742 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS6064742 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 4, 1998 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS6064743 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 96A 8147 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 14, 1997 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 96A 8147 01 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS5832549 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6585128 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS5664339 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | GS5613315 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1994 | Aug 6, 1995 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS 5613315 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1994 | Aug 6, 1995 |
| WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 063781 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 1988 | Dec 17, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA3494008 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA3494008 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2025 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA3494008 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA3494008 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK2400019 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919596 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1057072 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1057072 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1057072 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1569029 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | Apr 8, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | Apr 8, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 8, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 8, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200066 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200066 | BIPD | Aug 29, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200066 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13241 | BIPD | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 63788 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | MC203287 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP88201A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 063781 | SURETY | Dec 17, 2011 | Dec 17, 2011 |
| CANCEL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 4013981783 | CARGO | Sep 2, 2011 | Sep 2, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 4013982254 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 4013982254 | CARGO | Sep 19, 2010 | Sep 19, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP64547A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2010 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP64547A | CARGO | Sep 3, 2010 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 4013982254 | CARGO | Aug 28, 2010 | Aug 28, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP64547A | CARGO | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 4013982254 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 4013982254 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP64547A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510GXKGEP5709 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 2084042495 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510GXKGEP5574 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | GEP5440 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | GEP5274 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORT INSURANCE CO. | 2084042495 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2005 | Sep 30, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 1080489777/1080489343 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2005 | Sep 29, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 1080489777/1080489343 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORT INSURANCE CO. | 2084042495 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 038202B-027C | CARGO | Apr 15, 2005 | Apr 15, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DCT000001275 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2004 | Apr 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 659-88-73 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | FF-012054 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | FF-012054 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-203287 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-203287 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-203287 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (28 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC203287 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2025 |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2025 |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2025 |
| MC203287 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2025 |
| MC203287 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2025 |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2025 |
| FF012054 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED | Oct 5, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| FF012054 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED | Oct 5, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2017 |
| MC203287 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2017 |
| FF012054 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED | Sep 24, 2014 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2017 |
| FF012054 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED | Sep 24, 2014 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2017 |
| FF012054 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Feb 10, 2014 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2014 |
| FF012054 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Feb 10, 2014 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2014 |
| MC203287 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2013 |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2013 |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2009 |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2008 |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2007 |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2006 |
| MC1742035 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC203287 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC203287 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2005 |
| MC203287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2004 |
| MC203287 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 23, 1991 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2005 |
| MC1742035 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 5, 1988 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2005 |
| MC203287 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 30, 1987 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
25%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
384
Violations
134
33 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
23.0%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
134
Drivers (MCS-150)
143
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
4
Jun
6
Jul
13
Aug
17
Sep
7
Oct
11
Nov
9
Dec
8
Jan
11
Feb
12
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 384 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
32 states • 384 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (134 violations from latest 100 of 384 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 9 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 4 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | 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) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.132B-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207E-S | Suspension - Broken torsion bar. | 1 | 1 | — | 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:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2T | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
On par with national average
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.34vs nat'l 1.80
-0.46 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (384 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
257 total · 20.2% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-70017 · 4 OOS
SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-50010 · 6 OOS
IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE7 · 1 OOS
LAT:30 31' 28.86N7 · 1 OOS
IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE7 · 1 OOS
MONUMENT CO6 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance476 · 118 OOS
Unsafe Driving94 · 1 OOS
Hours of Service72 · 3 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
8
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
22
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL | I 29 S | ...768669 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Nov 19, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | 58 AT 60FT W OF ANGELICO RD | ...VP1838 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Sep 18, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POOLER | I-16 WB NEAR I-95 | ...G40349 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jul 3, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARDEN CITY | HIGHWAY 21 NEAR MINUS AVENUE | ...G40349 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jun 28, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | GA-96 NEAR BUCKEYE RD | ...BK5471 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Apr 22, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GATESVILLE | N 1300 36 BYPASS HWY | ...594429 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Oct 25, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...174217 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Aug 22, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DICKINSON | 3100 BLK GULF FWY | ...046884 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jul 31, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US HWY 80 NEAR PINE ST | ...797533 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jul 19, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | PENNSYLVANIA AVE | ...013471 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Apr 10, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 18814 EAST FWY | ...769256 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Dec 2, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEECH GROVE(MARION) | I- 465 | ...768669 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Nov 21, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LA PORTE | 2000 SH 146 | ...769256 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jun 8, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CLARK COUNTY) | SH26W | ...979956 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| May 4, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 9700 LA PORTE FWY | ...M69133 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Nov 16, 2021 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 40 MILEPOST 30 | ...AO6377 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Oct 30, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BISHOP | HOG MOUNTAIN RD/MALCOM BRIDGE RD | ...U22933 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Oct 26, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETHTOWN | I 0065 | ...AU7086 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 3800 REVEILLE ST | ...225637 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POOLER | JIMMY DELOACH PKWY / NORDIC DR | ...045264 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jun 8, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY | I-520 EAST EXIP RP / GORDON HWY | ...BN5755 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Mar 17, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | I- 20 / LEE ST | ...730433 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Mar 8, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAVANNAH | DEAN FOREST RD/ AIRPORT PARK DR | ...963824 | TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Dec 4, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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StationSH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500
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