STAR CARTAGE CO INC
USDOT 536988 • 370 MATZINGER ROAD, TOLEDO, OH, 43612
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5204008 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | QT 660 0512B531 | ON FILE | Jun 22, 2004 | Nov 1, 2018 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5204007 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5204006 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5204005 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STAR CARTAGE | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5204003 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5204002 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5204001 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5204000 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010659-00 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2015 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010659-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2015 | Jul 30, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X45947 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2012 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X45947 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 22, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010160-00 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2004 | Jun 22, 2012 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0036846 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2002 | Jun 22, 2004 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSX000280 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2001 | Jun 22, 2002 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 259018888 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2001 | Jun 22, 2004 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0100203 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 1998 | Jun 22, 2001 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM0100010 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 1998 | Jun 22, 2001 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1MP 301 278 175 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 1996 | Jun 22, 1998 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | IMP30127817500 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 1996 | Jun 22, 1998 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 854 1840 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 1995 | Jun 22, 1996 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 614 552 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 1991 | Feb 23, 1995 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA550514 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 1987 | Jul 31, 1996 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA550514 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 1987 | Jun 22, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5204008 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5204007 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5204006 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5204005 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | STAR CARTAGE | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5204003 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5204002 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | QT 660 0512B531 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5204001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5204000 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010659-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2017 | Jul 30, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010659-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X45947 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2015 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X45947 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2015 | Jun 22, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010160-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 22, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259018888 | CARGO | Jun 22, 2004 | Jun 22, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036846 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2004 | Jun 22, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TSX000280 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2002 | Jun 22, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | IM0100010 | CARGO | Jun 22, 2001 | Jun 22, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0100203 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2001 | Jun 22, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | IMP30127817500 | CARGO | Jun 22, 1998 | Jun 22, 1998 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 301 278 175 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 1998 | Jun 22, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA550514 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 1996 | Jul 31, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA550514 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 1996 | Jun 22, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 854 1840 | CARGO | Jun 22, 1996 | Jun 22, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 614 552 | CARGO | Feb 23, 1995 | Feb 23, 1995 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC174491 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2017 |
| MC174491 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2017 |
| MC174491 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2004 |
| MC174491 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2004 |
| MC174491 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 1998 |
| MC174491 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 1998 |
| MC174491 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 9, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC174491 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC174491 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Mar 23, 1984 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 151 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 151 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TA | 390.21TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (151 inspections)
Showing 50 of 151
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CINCINNATI | IR 75 | ...126840 | STAR CARTAGE CO INC |
| Dec 18, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCMINNVILLE | W MAIN ST | ...342891 | STAR CARTAGE CO INC |
| Nov 10, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLYMOUTH TWP | FIVE MILE | ...LY1052 | STAR CARTAGE CO INC |
| Aug 7, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | FINDLAY | IR 75 | ...NA0334 | STAR CARTAGE CO INC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | WARREN | 69 | ...JX1871 | STAR CARTAGE CO INC |
| Sep 22, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | INTERSTATE 80 | ...HJ8544 | STAR CARTAGE CO INC |
| Oct 5, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...380322 | STAR CARTAGE CO |
| Aug 11, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUCHOUQUET (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 33 | ...166468 | STAR CARTAGE CO INC |
| Jun 4, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGCREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...J16664 | STAR CARTAGE CO INC |
| Apr 26, 2021 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNION GAP | VALLEY MALL BLVD/I-82 | ...166461 | STAR CARTAGE CO INC |
| Jul 30, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2020 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events