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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 47 days (since Apr 2, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION

USDOT 3996360 Active Based in RIVERSIDE, CA

NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION is a motor carrier based in RIVERSIDE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3996360. 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 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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

NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Riverside, CA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% 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
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
15
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
28.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 14% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (4) and IL (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Volvo, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Apr 2, 2026 (47 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6% vs 23.4% +5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.75 vs 1.80 -0.05
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 102,641 carriers
Location & Contact
5553 RIO RANCHO WAY
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
Phone: 5034159397
Registration
USDOT 3996360
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 200,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.6% 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 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
28.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +28.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2025-11

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
California (CA) 4 2 50.0% Nov 18, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 1 0 0.0% Jun 2, 2024
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Jun 16, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% Oct 3, 2024
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% May 13, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 14
Hyundai Translead 6
Wabash National 3
Great Dane 1
Utility 1
Vang 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 (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86388599 Nov 18, 2025 CA 2 CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALES
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 Yes
84987198 Jun 16, 2025 IL 2 I-55
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84654880 May 13, 2025 NE 3
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83117808 Oct 16, 2024 CA 5
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLEQP No
83117807 Oct 16, 2024 CA 5
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82834825 Oct 3, 2024 MS 2 IUKA SCALE US 72 EAST
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82364934 Aug 9, 2024 CA 2 ca-e/b-580-livermore-scales
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.9(a), 392.2 Yes
81818117 Jun 2, 2024 AZ 2 PHOENIX AZ
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
5 396.17(c), 392.16(a), 393.9(a) No
81302437 Apr 3, 2024 AZ 3 HOLBROOK AZ
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.24 No
80897400 Feb 16, 2024 CA 1 ca-mt.-pass-if
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80877173 Feb 9, 2024 AZ 2 PHOENIX AZ
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.100B-C Yes
80818633 Feb 8, 2024 CA 2 DESERT HILLS IF
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(c) No
80698269 Jan 19, 2024 AZ 2 TOPOCK AZ
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.207F-SDAS, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-CSLRR Yes
80558637 Jan 6, 2024 OK 1 BECKHAM POE
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78495742 May 1, 2023 AZ 2 KINGMAN
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
6 383.23(a)(2), 393.9(a), 395.24(c)(2)(ii) Yes
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
Mar 9, 2023 MC1500714-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-25-282141-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2025 Mar 30, 2026 REPLACED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-25-282141-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2025 Apr 2, 2026 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA993542416 BIPD/Primary Mar 1, 2025 Apr 9, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA993542416 BIPD/Primary Mar 1, 2025 Mar 30, 2025 REPLACED
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO WHI01000003127-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 1, 2024 Mar 1, 2025 CANCELLED
PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC PTI002479-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 1, 2023 Mar 1, 2024 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 2, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  2. Mar 30, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  3. Mar 26, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Apr 9, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 1, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Mar 30, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Mar 1, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
  8. Feb 25, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Mar 1, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Mar 1, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC
  11. Mar 9, 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

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 2
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
383.23(a)(2) CDL - wrong class Driver Fitness 1 1
393.11(a)(1) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(c) Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.22(h)(4) Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids Hours of Service 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Hours of Service 1 0
395.24(c)(2)(ii) Driver failed to manually add the trailer number Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  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 NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION

Is NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION an active motor carrier?
Yes. NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3996360 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 NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION's safety rating?
NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION 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 NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION had?
15 roadside inspections are on file for NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION 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 NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION's out-of-service rate?
NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (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 NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION based?
NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5553 RIO RANCHO WAY, RIVERSIDE, California 92504. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION have valid operating authority?
Yes. NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1500714). 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 NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION operate?
NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NINE STARS TRANSPORTATION. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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