NORTHSTAR ENERGY SERVICES INC
NORTHSTAR ENERGY SERVICES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 84 power units and 52 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Houston, TX. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 21.7% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- Unsatisfactory safety rating FMCSA Unsatisfactory ratings typically prohibit interstate operation until upgraded.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NORTHSTAR ENERGY SERVICES INC (USDOT 326205) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: • Unsatisfactory safety rating — FMCSA Unsatisfactory ratings typically prohibit interstate operation until upgraded. Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 0.00% (better, peer 1.10%) · Vehicle 30.0% (worse, peer 17.9%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 7 fatalities on crash record — 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/326205/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating, booking verdict, or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating, booking verdict, or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.1% (better). Vehicle OOS 30% vs peer median 17.9% (worse). n=11929 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Unsatisfactory safety rating after a compliance review.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Trucks | 25 | 50 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 39 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 21.74% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Unsatisfactory safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier an Unsatisfactory safety rating after a compliance review.
NORTHSTAR ENERGY SERVICES INC had 23 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 21.7%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 4.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NC (21) and TX (2).
21.7% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.5% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 84 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 52 drivers; Mack, Peterbilt, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 11,929 ACTIVE carriers operating 42–126 power units (±50% of this carrier's 84 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (21 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 21 | 4 | 19.0% | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 15 | |
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| International | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| Trail-Eze | 5 | |
| Trlk | 5 | |
| Toph | 4 | |
| Trai | 4 | |
| Dors | 1 | |
| Fabc | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (39 rows) View all 39 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88867790 | Sep 1, 2026 | NC | 3 | ROCKINGHAM NC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88690150 | Aug 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88526596 | Jul 27, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87263678 | Mar 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86776483 | Jan 12, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-cumberland-county,-i-95,-s |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86384884 | Nov 20, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-95 SB |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86312761 | Nov 12, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86282862 | Nov 8, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86196058 | Oct 30, 2025 | NC | 2 | 74 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86057269 | Oct 13, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86057224 | Oct 13, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-cumberland-county,-i-95,-s |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 85991575 | Oct 7, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-i-587-/-us-258 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85938106 | Oct 1, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-cumberland-county,-i-95,-n |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85565081 | Aug 15, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-95 SB |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 85166461 | Jul 3, 2025 | NC | 2 | US74 EXIT 190 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.43 | Yes |
| 84284730 | Mar 31, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.75A3, 392.9A2, 393.55C2 | Yes |
| 84240947 | Mar 24, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84240293 | Mar 22, 2025 | NC | 2 | NC 87 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83968942 | Feb 26, 2025 | NC | 2 | US74 BUS |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83648966 | Jan 18, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83637338 | Jan 16, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9H | Yes |
| 83637164 | Jan 16, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 421 NEAR NC 27 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82756535 | Sep 25, 2024 | NC | 3 | US 421 NEAR NC 55 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82445857 | Aug 17, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82176536 | Jul 19, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.9b(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7EPBHQE1HT | Apr 8, 2026 | TX | 1 | No | No | Injury | |
| NC0106928542 | Nov 10, 2021 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5KMAHQE1LH | Oct 3, 2019 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0104702073 | Apr 13, 2016 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK00H0017614 | Mar 27, 2014 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX3RAGHQE1Q9 | Apr 13, 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| UT1000004186 | Feb 19, 2010 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0090014490 | Oct 24, 2009 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0102291835 | May 5, 2008 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD0008523906 | Aug 1, 2000 | MD | 7 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| I-95 SB | NC | 2 | 1 |
| IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE | TX | 2 | 1 |
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| NC 87 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| ROCKINGHAM NC | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 421 NEAR NC 27 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 421 NEAR NC 55 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US74 BUS | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US74 EXIT 190 | NC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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