WINDSTAR LINES INC
USDOT 608224 • 1903 N US HWY 71, CARROLL, IA, 51401
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
608,224
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7127924221
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
275
Drivers (MCS-150)
448
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
10,505,106
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1903 N US HWY 71, CARROLL, IA, 51401
Mailing Address
PO BOX 786, CARROLL, IA, 51401
Contact
Phone: 7127924221
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 1, 2004
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-292914 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | YPP 1310450 | ON FILE | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2015 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CCAF 140310 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 1995 | May 1, 2004 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CCAF 140310 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 1995 | Jun 6, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 1310450 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 140310 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2004 | Jun 6, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 140310 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC292914 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC292914 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 7, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC292914 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 4, 1995 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
238
Violations
27
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
275
Drivers (MCS-150)
448
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
4
Aug
6
Sep
12
Oct
4
Nov
Dec
Jan
5
Feb
7
Mar
1
Apr
6
May
12
Jun
16
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
8
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 238 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 238 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (27 violations from latest 100 of 238 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62E | Windshield wipers inoperative | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BENM | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-21.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.27vs nat'l 1.80
-1.53 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (238 inspections)
Showing 50 of 238
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
125 total · 4.0% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
17
Across 12 crashes
Tow-Aways
21
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORLANDO | INTERSTATE 4 (STATE ROAD 400) | ...084077 | WINDSTAR LINES INC |
| Sep 20, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 5 | ST LOUIS | IS 64 | ...045958 | WINDSTAR LINES INC |
| Apr 6, 2025 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | R1- SR604N/HOLLYWOOD | ...081347 | WINDSTAR LINES INC |
| Mar 13, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | IOWA CITY | MORMON TREK BLVD AND MELROSE A | ...049806 | WINDSTAR LINES INC |
| Apr 8, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH MILWAUKEE | 15TH AVE | ...084266 | WINDSTAR LINES INC |
| Apr 15, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH SIOUX CITY | HWY 20 | ...081140 | WINDSTAR LINES INC |
| Aug 2, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2018 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2018 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2016 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2016 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2015 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2015 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 1, 2015
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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