FIVE STAR TRANSPORTATION INC
SOUTH HADLEY, MA
DBA: FIVE STAR BUS
FIVE STAR TRANSPORTATION INC is a corporation based in SOUTH HADLEY, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 832621. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 98 power units and 280 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
FIVE STAR TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 98 power units and 280 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in South Hadley, MA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 10 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MA (8 stops), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 98 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 280 drivers; Icrp and International are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 9,787 ACTIVE carriers operating 49–147 power units (±50% of this carrier's 98 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Icrp | 5 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| Thomas | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87179636 | Mar 2, 2026 | MA | 5 | S-TEWKSBURY |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87179627 | Mar 2, 2026 | MA | 5 | S-TEWKSBURY |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87179626 | Mar 2, 2026 | MA | 5 | S-TEWKSBURY |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87179625 | Mar 2, 2026 | MA | 5 | S-TEWKSBURY |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87179624 | Mar 2, 2026 | MA | 5 | S-TEWKSBURY |
ICRP SCHOOL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 83479097 | Dec 23, 2024 | MA | 5 | S-SOUTH HADLEY |
INTL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 83479092 | Dec 23, 2024 | MA | 5 | S-SOUTH HADLEY |
INTL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 83479091 | Dec 23, 2024 | MA | 5 | S-SOUTH HADLEY |
INTL BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 80533272 | Jan 3, 2024 | MA | 2 | H-RUSSELL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 391.11(b)(5), 392.2, 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 79904322 | Oct 10, 2023 | MA | 1 | — |
THMS SCHOOL BUS
|
6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.60(b), 393.203(d) | No |
Recent Crashes (63 rows) View all 63 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA0BC0036936 | Mar 3, 2026 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0036713 | Jan 29, 2026 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MATBC0036769 | Jan 20, 2026 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0036479 | Dec 12, 2025 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0036216 | Oct 30, 2025 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0035805 | Aug 26, 2025 | MA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MATBC0035483 | Jun 18, 2025 | MA | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MATBC0035215 | May 15, 2025 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0033310 | Jun 25, 2024 | MA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MATBC0033131 | Jun 10, 2024 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MATBC0032790 | Apr 5, 2024 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0032382 | Feb 15, 2024 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MATBC0032142 | Jan 12, 2024 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0031824 | Nov 16, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0031686 | Oct 31, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0031776 | Oct 10, 2023 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MATBC0031428 | Sep 29, 2023 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MATBC0031383 | Sep 15, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATBC0031287 | Sep 6, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MATRV0019071 | Jun 21, 2023 | MA | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MATRV0019070 | Jun 21, 2023 | MA | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MA1004192121 | Nov 10, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MA1004078524 | Feb 14, 2022 | MA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MA1004073639 | Jan 31, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MA1004066277 | Jan 17, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-TEWKSBURY | MA | 5 | 0 |
| S-SOUTH HADLEY | MA | 3 | 0 |
| H-RUSSELL | MA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(d) | Cab seats not securely mounted | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.80 | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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