NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC

USDOT 3988401 Active Based in GRAY, ME

NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in GRAY, ME, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3988401. 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 4 power units and 5 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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. 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.

Carrier Overview

NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 5 drivers, based in Gray, ME. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
4
Drivers
5
Inspections
24
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 88% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ME (10) and MA (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

6.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWG3 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Kenworth, Mana, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 5.9% vs 6.7% -0.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.07 vs 1.80 -0.73
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 127,947 carriers
Location & Contact
384 PORTLAND ROAD
GRAY, ME 04039
Phone: 2077140133
Registration
USDOT 3988401
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 375,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
5.9%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 179,652 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
20%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 179,652 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maine (ME) 10 1 10.0% Jan 15, 2026
Massachusetts (MA) 5 0 0.0% Nov 5, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mana 11
Kenworth 9
Western Star 7
Mac 5
International 5
Maca 3
Freightliner 2
Great Dane 1
Manatee Ho 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 (24 rows) View all 24 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86816123 Jan 15, 2026 ME 3 me-sidney---scales
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.8F4-HOSM, 395.8F12-HOSM No
86816077 Jan 15, 2026 ME 3 me-sidney---scales
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86281008 Nov 5, 2025 MA 3 H-WESTFORD
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85851331 Sep 22, 2025 ME 3 me-sidney---scales
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.8E1PC No
85711200 Sep 4, 2025 ME 2 me-pittsfield---scales-nb
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85456798 Aug 11, 2025 MA 3 H-STURBRIDGE
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85015491 Jun 18, 2025 MA 3 H-LITTLETON
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
84466625 Apr 21, 2025 ME 1 me-old-town---scales-sb
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
6 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E Yes
84190432 Mar 20, 2025 MA 2 H-HAVERHILL
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.9A-LBL, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.55E-B No
84037042 Mar 5, 2025 MA 3 H-STERLING
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
83636315 Jan 16, 2025 ME 3 me-old-town---scales-sb
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83485280 Dec 26, 2024 ME 3 me-old-town---scales-sb
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 396.17C-PI No
83103407 Nov 6, 2024 ME 3 me-sidney---scales
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83048266 Oct 30, 2024 ME 3 me-sidney---scales
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82909127 Oct 10, 2024 ME 2 YORK
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
81138964 Mar 15, 2024 VT 3 CONCORD
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
6 395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i), 392.2 Yes
81058663 Mar 7, 2024 ME 2 YORK
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2 No
80846263 Feb 14, 2024 ME 3 me-old-town---scales-sb
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80543313 Jan 2, 2024 ME 2 YORK
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80319852 Dec 6, 2023 ME 3 me-old-town---scales-sb
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80248978 Nov 28, 2023 ME 3 OLD TOWN ME
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80250397 Nov 27, 2023 ME 2 YORK
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 383.71(h), 392.2 No
79868509 Oct 10, 2023 ME 3 me-old-town---scales-sb
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
sms-78257488 Jan 1, 2020 ME 2 me-york---scales 1 Yes
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MATBC0031403 Sep 27, 2023 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 PDF
Jan 3, 2023 MC1495449-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 3, 2023
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
YORK ME 4 0
H-HAVERHILL MA 1 0
H-LITTLETON MA 1 0
H-STERLING MA 1 0
H-STURBRIDGE MA 1 0
H-WESTFORD MA 1 0
OLD TOWN ME ME 1 0
CONCORD VT 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 5 0
395.3(a)(2) Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit Hours of Service 2 1
395.3(a)(3)(i) 395.3(a)(3)(i) Hours of Service 2 1
383.71(h) License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required Driver Fitness 1 0
395.34(a)(1) Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log Hours of Service 1 0
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  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC

Is NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3988401 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC's safety rating?
NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC had?
24 roadside inspections are on file for NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC's out-of-service rate?
NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC based?
NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 384 PORTLAND ROAD, GRAY, Maine 04039. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1495449). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC operate?
NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC self-reports 4 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for NORTHSTAR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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