WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC
23-unit auto hauler based in Carroll, IA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1773583
- MC
- MC647327
- Based
- Carroll, IA
- Contact
- 7127922425 · loads@gowindstar.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids and gases, grain, feed, hay, meat, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, and farm supplies, WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC operates as a small-fleet auto hauler from Carroll, IA. 23 power units, 23 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC647327 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 23 term-leased tractors, 60 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,785 motor carriers operating 23 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 15.23 | 91.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 5.59 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 2.02 | 49.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 37.12 | 8.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.47 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 23-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1773583: 31 inspections across 15 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 24, 2026 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 |
| Total violations | 21 (1 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: May 21, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (60 trailers against 23 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,785 peer carriers operating 23 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 25 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 21 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet auto hauler running over-the-road lanes with 23 power units on file.
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