OBERSTAR INC

USDOT 630788 • 1900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, MARQUETTE, MI, 49855

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
630,788
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9062266799
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
26
MCS-150 Mileage
582,000
Physical Address
1900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, MARQUETTE, MI, 49855
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 1, 2010
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-381801REVOKEDFeb 22, 2005Feb 22, 2005

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPA 088 41 50ON FILEJul 1, 2010Jul 1, 2015

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPA 088 41 50REPLACEDJul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2010
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPA 072 49 50REPLACEDFeb 20, 2005Jul 1, 2006
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPA 072 49 50NAME CHANGEDFeb 20, 2004Feb 22, 2005
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBUA 1062920653REPLACEDJul 1, 1999Jul 1, 1999
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBUA 1062920653CANCELLEDJul 1, 1999Jan 10, 2004

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPA 088 41 50BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2015Jul 1, 2015
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPA 088 41 50BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2010Jul 1, 2010
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPA 072 49 50BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2006
NAMECHGTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPA 072 49 50BIPD/PrimaryFeb 22, 2005Feb 22, 2005
CANCELTRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BUA 1062920653BIPD/PrimaryJan 10, 2004Jan 10, 2004
TERM/REPLTRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BUA 1062920653BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 1999Jul 1, 1999

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-381801INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC381801MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 9, 2005Unknown
MC381801CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 21, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2004
MC381801MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 11, 2000REVOKEDFeb 22, 2005

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
34%
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
20
Violations
22
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
26
Crash Records
8

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
2
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states20 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (22 violations from 20 inspections)

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Violation Summary (22 violations from 20 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70(c)Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.10vs nat'l 1.80
-0.70 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 (20 inspections)

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Inspection History (20 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 1, 202687484438LITTLE SUAMICO WIWILevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55D1-B, 392.2-SLLNo
Mar 23, 202687384266RoadsideMILevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 13, 202586321705RoadsideMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.130B-CHVEYes
Sep 16, 202585802645RoadsideMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LTSIYes
Sep 15, 202585790679POWERS SCALEMILevel 1UNK OTHER5392.2-SLL, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APCYes
Jun 23, 202585030579RoadsideMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jun 17, 202584975868US41 / COOPER LAKE RDMILevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS1No
Jun 16, 202584975866RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
May 20, 202584743465RoadsideMILevel 3EAST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 6, 202483135710RoadsideMILevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 27, 202482498895POWERS SCALEMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 23, 202482479749OCONTO FALLS WIWILevel 3KENWORTH N TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 26, 202481973127M35 / NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP HALLMILevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Jun 14, 202481877634RoadsideMILevel 3EADU SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 4, 202379343014RoadsideMILevel 2FRUE FULL TRAILER4393.23, 393.100(b), 393.70(c)Yes
Jul 17, 202379159285RoadsideMILevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.11No
Jun 23, 202378970110RoadsideMILevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 16, 202378935639RANDVILLEMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 7, 202378851006RoadsideMILevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 24, 202378730774MACKINAW CITY WELCOME CENTERMILevel 3EADU FULL TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 21.4% OOS
2024-062026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
8

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 29, 2021MITOW00SANDS TWPM 553...429681OBERSTAR INC
Oct 30, 2020MITOW00
Nov 16, 2018MITOW00
Sep 5, 2013MITOW00
May 4, 2012MITOW00
Sep 27, 2005MIINJURY01
Jan 9, 2004MIINJURY01
Jul 28, 2003MIINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 30, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 16, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 5, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 4, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 27, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 22, 2005
Authority
Feb 22, 2005
Insurance
Insurance namechg
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 10, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 9, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 28, 2003
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 1, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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