FIVE STAR LEASING INC

USDOT 977908 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Hazmat CORPORATION Company officer: EDGAR DUGAS III Company officer 2: STEVE BAUM Liquids / Gases Based in FRANKLIN, LA Grade B · 80
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: EDGAR DUGAS III
Company officer 2: STEVE BAUM
Cargo: Liquids / Gases
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TruckCodex risk summary — FIVE STAR LEASING INC (USDOT 977908)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): EDGAR DUGAS III (Company officer); STEVE BAUM (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/977908/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67547 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 977908
In FMCSA records since Sep 14, 2001 (~24y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer EDGAR DUGAS III
Company officer 2 STEVE BAUM
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases
Fleet size 15 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 450,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
2100 MAIN ST
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
Mailing
PO BOX 42
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 977908
In FMCSA records since Sep 14, 2001 (~24y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 450,000 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6% vs 23.4% +5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.57 vs 1.80 -1.23
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 9 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 1 2
Tow-away 0 1 1 2
Crash reports 0 1 1 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 15 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 7 7 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 28.57%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
15
Drivers
9
Inspections
15
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
28.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
9 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

FIVE STAR LEASING INC is a corporation based in FRANKLIN, LA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 977908. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 9 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

FIVE STAR LEASING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Franklin, LA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 14% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in LA (8 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2RG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Custom sco, Heil co., and Fruehauf are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.6% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 67,547 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 67,547 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
28.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 67,547 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +16.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Louisiana (LA) 7 2 28.6% Dec 15, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Heil 5
Custom Scott 4
International 4
Kenworth 3
Mack 2
Custom Tra 1
Freightliner 1
Fruehauf 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 3.62 4 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86601739 Dec 15, 2025 LA 1 SAINT LANDRY LA
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85759835 Sep 11, 2025 LA 2 ERATH LA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
84931880 Jun 11, 2025 LA 2 NEW IBERIA LA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84921922 Jun 10, 2025 LA 2 NEW IBERIA LA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83447659 Dec 17, 2024 LA 2 GARYVILLE LA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
0 No
83132850 Nov 8, 2024 LA 1 LA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
3 393.51, 392.2RG, 396.5B Yes
83001105 Oct 24, 2024 LA 3 LA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
0 No
81864179 Jun 11, 2024 LA 2 ROADSIDE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80275144 Nov 28, 2023 LA 2 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80229831 Nov 22, 2023 LA 3 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16(a) No
80134658 Nov 9, 2023 LA 1 ROADSIDE
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79964839 Oct 20, 2023 LA 3 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79965130 Oct 19, 2023 LA 1 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
78921298 Jun 16, 2023 LA 2 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78528226 May 3, 2023 LA 2 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inti
0 No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
LA2025125944 Sep 20, 2025 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA2024139345 Nov 8, 2024 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA2024000025 Jan 1, 2024 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
LA5141406020 May 5, 2016 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
LA0005190304 Feb 15, 2010 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
LA0009172715 Apr 3, 2009 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA9063710630 Dec 6, 2007 LA 0 1 No No Injury
LA0002657832 Aug 19, 2004 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA0002136539 May 30, 2001 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE LA 8 0
LA LA 2 1
NEW IBERIA LA LA 2 0
ERATH LA LA 1 1
GARYVILLE LA LA 1 0
SAINT LANDRY LA LA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.51 No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify FIVE STAR LEASING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about FIVE STAR LEASING INC

Is FIVE STAR LEASING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. FIVE STAR LEASING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 977908 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is FIVE STAR LEASING INC's safety rating?
FIVE STAR LEASING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has FIVE STAR LEASING INC had?
15 roadside inspections are on file for FIVE STAR LEASING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is FIVE STAR LEASING INC's out-of-service rate?
FIVE STAR LEASING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is FIVE STAR LEASING INC based?
FIVE STAR LEASING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2100 MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, Louisiana 70538. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FIVE STAR LEASING INC have valid operating authority?
FIVE STAR LEASING INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does FIVE STAR LEASING INC operate?
FIVE STAR LEASING INC self-reports 15 power units and 9 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has FIVE STAR LEASING INC had any crashes?
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FIVE STAR LEASING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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