AMERICAN STAR TRANSPORT LLC
MANKATO, MN
AMERICAN STAR TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in MANKATO, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3546754. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
AMERICAN STAR TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Mankato, MN. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (2) and MO (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (68.8% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 11, 2026 to Apr 9, 2026 (57 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Stoughton | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87159733 | Feb 20, 2026 | MN | 3 | CENTER CITY MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 84795442 | May 21, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 82196560 | Jul 21, 2024 | MO | 2 | BOONVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.9(a) | No |
| 80766783 | Feb 2, 2024 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80524218 | Jan 2, 2024 | KY | 2 | SHELBYVILLE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75(i)(1), 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79556207 | Aug 30, 2023 | MS | 2 | ms-kewanee-scale-i-59-&-i-20-west |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | MC1186300 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | MC1186300-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05598 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 57 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 11, 2026 to Apr 9, 2026 | |||||
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2059266 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT06798A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2023 | Mar 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT06798A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2023 | Feb 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1928046 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1928046 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2022 | Aug 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1928046 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2022 | May 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1928046 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2021 | Aug 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 12, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 9, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 11, 2026insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 11, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 57 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 9, 2026)
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Feb 10, 2026
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Dec 31, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 17, 2025
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Nov 4, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 20, 2025
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Oct 9, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 9, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2025
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Jul 2, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 6, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 11, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 11, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2023insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 16, 2023
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May 25, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 19, 2023
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Aug 19, 2022insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 10, 2022
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Sep 10, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| SHELBYVILLE | KY | 1 | 1 |
| CENTER CITY MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| BOONVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(i)(1) | Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1186300
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify AMERICAN STAR TRANSPORT LLC
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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