FIVE START TRUCKING LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 289 days Inactive May 19, 2025 → reinstated Mar 4, 2026
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 60.0% vs 23.4% national (+36.6 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FIVE START TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3752001) 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: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 289 days — Inactive May 19, 2025 → reinstated Mar 4, 2026 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 60.0% vs 23.4% national (+36.6 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3752001/ As of: Jul 29, 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 · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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: Caution.
1 active liability filing
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.
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Feb 9, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1332313ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 25% | — |
| 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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
FIVE START TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in GROVE CITY, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3752001. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
FIVE START TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Grove City, OH. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 25.0% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with CANAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MI (2) and IA (1).
25.0% out-of-service rate, above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (14.3% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 6 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Vanr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 19, 2025 to Mar 4, 2026 (289 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 | 6 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.77 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 9.60 | 10 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date | State ▼ | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 82037035 | Jul 3, 2024 | OH | 2 | FINDLAY SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80018542 | Oct 26, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79445762 | Aug 17, 2023 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78891681 | Jun 14, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.24(d) | No |
| 82654718 | Sep 12, 2024 | MI | 2 | I 75 SB 21 MM |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| 82510888 | Aug 27, 2024 | MI | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80678426 | Jan 23, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.78, 393.60(c) | No |
| 82602096 | Sep 5, 2024 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.43(a), 393.45(d), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82111580 | Jul 9, 2024 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 83134748 | Nov 10, 2024 | IA | 3 | HWY 20 WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 4, 2026 | MC1332313-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 28, 2021 | MC1332313-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3158118911 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 9, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0236824001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 16, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA954173566 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 2021 | Nov 16, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 4, 2026
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May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 19, 2025authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 289 days (through Mar 4, 2026)
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May 9, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 16, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HWY 20 WB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| I 75 SB 21 MM | MI | 1 | 0 |
| FINDLAY SCALES | OH | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1332313
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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