BLACK STAR LINES LLC

LAURENS, SC

DBA: SHIFT GEAR CAPITAL

USDOT 4320950 Active Based in LAURENS, SC
Operating authority
Insurance

JET INSURANCE COMPANY · 84

LIBERTY NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORP. · TRUST FUND

2 active policies

Power Units
0
Drivers
Inspections
0
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BLACK STAR LINES LLC is a motor carrier based in LAURENS, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4320950. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. 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.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
421 LAKEWOOD DR
LAURENS, SC 29360
Phone: 8004382593
Registration
USDOT 4320950
Operation A
Recent Inspections
No inspections on file for this carrier.
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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 PDF
Jan 13, 2025 MC1685872-B 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 Effective Cancel Status
JET INSURANCE COMPANY JT029025 84 Mar 6, 2026 On file ACTIVE
LIBERTY NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORP. 2025004 TRUST FUND Jan 7, 2025 Mar 6, 2026 REPLACED
LIBERTY NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORP. 2025004 TRUST FUND Jan 7, 2025 On file ACTIVE
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 15, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LIBERTY NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORP.
  2. Mar 6, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORP.
  3. Jan 13, 2025
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
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How to verify BLACK STAR LINES LLC

  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 BLACK STAR LINES LLC

Is BLACK STAR LINES LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. BLACK STAR LINES LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4320950 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 BLACK STAR LINES LLC's safety rating?
BLACK STAR LINES LLC 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 BLACK STAR LINES LLC had?
No roadside inspections are on file for BLACK STAR LINES LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. New carriers and very small fleets often go years without being pulled in for inspection — the absence of inspection records is not in itself a red flag.
What is BLACK STAR LINES LLC's out-of-service rate?
FMCSA hasn't published an out-of-service rate for BLACK STAR LINES LLC.
Where is BLACK STAR LINES LLC based?
BLACK STAR LINES LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 421 LAKEWOOD DR, LAURENS, South Carolina 29360. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BLACK STAR LINES LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. BLACK STAR LINES LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1685872). 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 BLACK STAR LINES LLC operate?
FMCSA hasn't published a power-unit or driver count for BLACK STAR LINES LLC.
Has BLACK STAR LINES LLC had any crashes?
FMCSA hasn't published a crash record for BLACK STAR LINES LLC.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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