STARK'S EXPRESS INC
USDOT 56002 • 69 CENTRAL AVE, BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8410312741 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 506-8654587 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 28, 2012 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 018 725474 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1995 | Jul 22, 2004 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO8000854 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0054128 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8654587 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 28, 2012 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8654587 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2051656983 | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2005 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-7187B100-TIL-05 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM06904878 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2004 | Apr 1, 2005 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 2051657017 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2051656983 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2003 | Jun 4, 2005 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV3044600 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jun 15, 2003 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRT3044600 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 22, 2011 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV3044600 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGT3044602 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 22, 2011 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7686248001-011 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7686248001-011 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | MT608472 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT650076 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT650076 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 18, 2001 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRK 1080870125 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 2000 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | IM1080870111 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1999 | May 6, 2000 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRK 1080870125 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1999 | May 6, 2000 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | TPA 100419 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 1998 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | MT 60 22 77 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | TPA100023 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 1997 | Sep 11, 1998 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | TPA100023 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 1995 | Nov 26, 1997 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | LMT 25 20 78 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1992 | Mar 10, 1995 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | MT-815256 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 1992 | Apr 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8410312741 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO8000854 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0054128 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-8654587 | CARGO | Apr 28, 2012 | Apr 28, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-8654587 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2012 | Apr 28, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-8654587 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGT3044602 | CARGO | Jan 22, 2011 | Jan 22, 2011 |
| CANCEL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRT3044600 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2011 | Jan 22, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2051656983 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-7187B100-TIL-05 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2051656983 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2005 | Jun 4, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM06904878 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | 018 725474 | SURETY | Jul 22, 2004 | Jul 22, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2051657017 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2004 | Apr 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV3044600 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2003 | Jun 15, 2003 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7686248001-011 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7686248001-011 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV3044600 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT650076 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2001 | Apr 18, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT650076 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT608472 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | TRK 1080870125 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2000 | May 6, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | IM1080870111 | CARGO | May 6, 2000 | May 6, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | TRK 1080870125 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TPA 100419 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT 60 22 77 | CARGO | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TPA100023 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 1998 | Sep 11, 1998 |
| CANCEL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT-815256 | CARGO | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TPA100023 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 1997 | Nov 26, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | LMT 25 20 78 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 1995 | Mar 10, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-004630 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC004630 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2024 |
| MC004630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2024 |
| MC004630 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2009 |
| MC004630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2009 |
| MC004630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2005 |
| MC004630 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2005 |
| FF004630 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | DISMISSED | May 6, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC004630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2000 |
| MC004630 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 1, 1995 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2004 |
| MC004630 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC004630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC004630 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 15, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC004630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC004630 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC004630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC004630 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC004630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC004630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 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
2 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87418507 | H-SPRINGFIELD | MA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 86673686 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8D11-HOSF | No |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 85883854 | NEW HAVEN | CT | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 85728157 | UNION SCALE | CT | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 84215656 | EAST WINDSOR | CT | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 82196143 | DANBURY | CT | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 79214612 | EAST HARTFORD | CT | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 393.11, 393.9(a), 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | No |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 79000477 | MANCHESTER | CT | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.60(d) | No |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 78963849 | SOUTH WINDSOR | CT | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 393.9(a), 391.41(a)(1), 393.55(d)(1) | No |
| May 23, 2023 | 78695810 | WINDHAM | CT | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.55(d)(2) | No |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 78448148 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.81 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESHIRE | 84-E | ...JJ9605 | STARK'S EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 21, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH HAVEN | 91-S-28 | ...GT7311 | STARK'S EXPRESS INC |
| May 22, 2021 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WESTPORT | 95-S | ...HD2634 | STARK'S EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 17, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2012 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2008 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2007 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2003 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2002 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2002 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2001 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2000 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 1996 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events