OBERSTAR INC
USDOT 630788 • 1900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, MARQUETTE, MI, 49855
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-381801 | REVOKED | Feb 22, 2005 | Feb 22, 2005 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 088 41 50 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2015 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 088 41 50 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 072 49 50 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2005 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 072 49 50 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 20, 2004 | Feb 22, 2005 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 1062920653 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 1062920653 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jan 10, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 088 41 50 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 088 41 50 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 072 49 50 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| NAMECHG | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 072 49 50 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2005 | Feb 22, 2005 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA 1062920653 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2004 | Jan 10, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA 1062920653 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-381801 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC381801 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 9, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC381801 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2004 |
| MC381801 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 2000 | REVOKED | Feb 22, 2005 |
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 • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(c) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (20 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANDS TWP | M 553 | ...429681 | OBERSTAR INC |
| Oct 30, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2005 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2004 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2003 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records