PROSTAR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3489998 • 20485 ELA RD, BARRINGTON, IL, 60010
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1148293 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 16, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA968655874 | ON FILE | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0556300 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2022 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22030170 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22030170 | REPLACED | May 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22030170 | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN315322 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2021 | Mar 2, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN315322 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943624152 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943624152 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2020 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943624152 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 15, 2020 | May 24, 2021 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBC000032-00 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2020 | Nov 15, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA968655874 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0556300 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22030170 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22030170 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22030170 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN315322 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN315322 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943624152 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943624152 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2021 | May 24, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943624152 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBC000032-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2020 | Nov 15, 2020 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1148293 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2021 |
| MC1148293 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 16, 2020 | — | Unknown |
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 (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
17 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.200A | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (42 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records