RED STAR EXPEDITED INC

USDOT 3791982 • 134 W LAKE ST UNIT 209, ADDISON, IL, 60101

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,791,982
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6308229400
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
MCS-150 Mileage
2,267,030
Physical Address
134 W LAKE ST UNIT 209, ADDISON, IL, 60101
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 28, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1361470ACTIVEUnknownJan 20, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INCBIPD/PrimaryHIC80821-148ON FILEJan 28, 2025Jan 18, 2026

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.BIPD/Primary1BWHIL1901289380-00CANCELLEDJan 28, 2024Jan 28, 2025
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP85207 00REPLACEDJan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2023
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryGWP85207 00CANCELLEDJan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2024
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKMC1063566CANCELLEDJan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELHOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INCHIC80821-148BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2026Jan 18, 2026
CANCELACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.1BWHIL1901289380-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2025Jan 28, 2025
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.GWP85207 00BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2024Jan 28, 2024
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP85207 00BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2023
CANCELAMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYKMC1063566BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2023

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1361470COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 22, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 20, 2026
MC1361470COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 2, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 22, 2025
MC1361470COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 2, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 25, 2024
MC1361470COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 3, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 25, 2023
MC1361470MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 1, 2022Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
52%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
123
Violations
136
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.0%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

5
May
4
Jun
1
Jul
4
Aug
6
Sep
4
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
4
Jan
Feb
5
Mar
2
Apr
6
May
4
Jun
8
Jul
2
Aug
7
Sep
4
Oct
6
Nov
4
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 123 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

32 states123 inspections

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Violation Summary (136 violations from latest 100 of 123 inspections)

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Violation Summary (136 violations from latest 100 of 123 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status10110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit505Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate327Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.36vs nat'l 1.80
-0.44 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 (123 inspections)

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Inspection History (123 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687512705RoadsideMILevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4Details unavailableNo
Mar 25, 202687415537ARDMORE TNTNLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1396.3A1-BALACNo
Mar 24, 202687453781MONROE SCALE N/BMILevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Mar 4, 202687225558US HWY 63 LIME SPRINGSIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 24, 202687144946MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 30, 202686932853I-55 S/BILLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 22, 202586677652SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700TXLevel 2STOU STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.23PT, 393.55D1, 396.5B-HWSLIWYes
Dec 8, 202586525695LEXINGTON TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 8, 202586533942HOPE ARARLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 4, 202586496336MARANA AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 26, 202586429024WADSWORTH OHOHLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 18, 202586378862EAU CLAIRE WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.8A, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Nov 6, 202586271946FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 4, 202586275279LAFAYETTE ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Nov 4, 202586250413FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER5393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Nov 1, 202586219372LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 1FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLLR, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Oct 28, 202586226801GILROY IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LFTSINo
Oct 24, 202586197491I-90ILLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 23, 202586152377FORSYTH GAGALevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LBL, 393.95A1, 393.9A-LCLNo
Oct 20, 202586106359LINCOLNMELevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS2, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Sep 25, 202585895680HUBBARD OHOHLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-BAAL, 393.55E-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Sep 24, 202585867075US 69 TUSHKAOKLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 23, 202585913351WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER7393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Sep 11, 202585745636CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 9, 202585737451I-80 EB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - SCAPALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 9, 202585734518CASTLETONVTLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Sep 9, 202585890304I-290 WBILLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2LV, 392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 29, 202585646105SPARTA WIWILevel 4INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45D-BNo
Aug 22, 202585584545EB SCALEMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.207B-AALPME-OOSYes
Jul 21, 202585286563I-57ILLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 15, 202585280186MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER6395.8E-HOSPDNo
Jul 14, 202585222502PACKARD HWYMILevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jul 8, 202585156485E/B I94 @ HAWKINS RDMILevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jul 8, 202585215462WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.53B-B, 393.47E, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBNo
Jul 8, 202585197158RIDGEFIELD WAWALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 7, 202585199007WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 2, 202585124972KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 28, 202585091875RoadsideMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LTSIR, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Jun 25, 202585108214WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 18, 202585020201E/B NEW BUFFALO SCALEMILevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jun 11, 202584955544KENOSHA WIWILevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
May 23, 202584779265RAYMOND WIWILevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 15, 202584715131PITTSFIELD - SCALES NBMELevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
May 14, 202584664932GRAND BAY ALALLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-HLLHNo
May 12, 202584679026WEST HARRISON ININLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 8, 202584643148RoadsideMILevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 7, 202584615349I-94 W/B @ HAWKINS RDMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 17, 202584440218ROADSIDEMSLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 14, 202584437171SEDONA AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 31, 202584281124H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

86 total · 16.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 18, 2024INTOW00ZIONSVILLEI65...MJ0215RED STAR EXPEDITED INC
Jul 23, 2024MOTOW00NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEIS 57...JH7875RED STAR EXPEDITED INC
May 16, 2024ILTOW00DOWNERS GROVE TWPIL-83...HE6638RED STAR EXPEDITED INC
Sep 23, 2023WYTOW00ROCK SPRINGSI-80 BUS/US 30 BUS/DEWAR DR MP 103.55...401152RED STAR EXPEDITED INC
Apr 17, 2023MOINJURY01ST LOUISIS 270...JH7875RED STAR EXPEDITED INC
Aug 26, 2022WITOW00GROVERUSH 041 SB...FP1961RED STAR EXPEDITED INC

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 20, 2026
Authority
Jan 18, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 28, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 18, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 23, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 16, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 23, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 17, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 28, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 28, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 26, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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