Star Cartage Co INC Safety Record

DOT# 536988 · Toledo, OH 43612 · 9377044066

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/17/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Star Cartage Co INC (DOT# 536988) in Toledo, Ohio has 143 inspections on record with 134 violations and a 11.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

143 Inspections
11.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
100 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.2%
Carrier: 11.2% (16 of 143) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.8%
Carrier: 2.8% (4 of 143) National: 6.4%
59% OOS rate better than 59% of carriers in Ohio
37% crash rate better than 37% of carriers in Ohio

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.

134 total violations across 143 inspections
23 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
51
Unsafe Driving
62
Hours of Service
12
Driver Fitness
7
Other
2

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.

Inspected across 12 states
Level 1: 21 (15%) Level 2: 36 (25%) Level 3: 86 (60%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/17/2026 KY 3 0 0
02/26/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/25/2026 KY 1 1 0
02/11/2026 OH 3 0 0
02/11/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/09/2026 KY 2 1 0
02/06/2026 KY 2 0 0
12/23/2025 OH 2 2 0
12/19/2025 MI 2 0 0
12/10/2025 OH 2 0 0
1 injury crash
18-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
18-DEC-24 TN 0 0 0
06-JAN-25 OH 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC174491
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Arch Insurance Company $1,000 09/01/2025

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.

Power Units 100
Drivers 100
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/16/1993
MCS-150 Filed 20241007 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,205,728
Address 370 Matzinger Road, Toledo, OH 43612