Windstar Lines INC Safety Record

DOT# 608224 · Carroll, IA 51401 · 7127924221

A

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

Last inspected 02/05/2026

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, Windstar Lines INC (DOT# 608224) in Carroll, Iowa has 234 inspections on record with 80 violations and a 6.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

234 Inspections
6.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
275 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 6.0%
Carrier: 6.0% (14 of 234) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 234) National: 6.4%
60% OOS rate better than 60% of carriers in Iowa
34% crash rate better than 34% of carriers in Iowa

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.

80 total violations across 234 inspections
14 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
66
Unsafe Driving
9
Hours of Service
3
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 19 states
Level 1: 105 (45%) Level 2: 16 (7%) Level 3: 10 (4%) Level 5: 103 (44%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/05/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/13/2026 IA 5 0 0
01/13/2026 IA 5 0 0
01/13/2026 IA 5 0 0
01/13/2026 IA 5 0 0
01/13/2026 IA 5 0 0
01/13/2026 IA 5 0 0
01/13/2026 IA 5 0 0
01/13/2026 IA 5 0 0
11/14/2025 NE 2 1 0
3 injury crashes
20-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
20-SEP-25 MO 0 5 0
13-MAR-25 IA 0 1 0
08-APR-24 WI 0 0 0
06-APR-25 NV 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 MC292914
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary National Interstate Insurance Company $5,000 05/01/2015

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 275
Drivers 448
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 07/18/1995
MCS-150 Filed 20260223 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 10,505,106
Address 1903 N US Hwy 71, Carroll, IA 51401