Northstar Communications INC Safety Record
DOT# 3087474 · Tempe, AZ 85283 · 4809887375
Average safety record — scored 39/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 39/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Northstar Communications INC (DOT# 3087474) in Tempe, Arizona has 12 inspections on record with 37 violations and a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 37 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 12 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2026 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 01/06/2026 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 11/26/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 10/22/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 10/22/2025 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 09/19/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 05/22/2025 | AZ | 0 | 1 |
| 12/18/2024 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 04/10/2024 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-SEP-25 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.