MOONSTAR EXPRESS LLC
339-unit auto hauler based in Philadelphia, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2783179
- MC
- MC927085
- Based
- Philadelphia, PA
- Contact
- 2156660595 · info@moonstarpa.com
What this carrier is
MOONSTAR EXPRESS LLC is a large-fleet auto hauler based in Philadelphia, PA. Operating footprint: 339 power units, 339 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC927085 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, refrigerated food, and construction materials.
Fleet composition on file: 299 owned tractors, 10 owned trailers, 40 term-leased tractors, 15 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: 26 motor carriers operating 338–340 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness 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 | 104 | 119.25 | 87.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 57 | 48.25 | 118.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.50 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 205 | 299.25 | 68.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.75 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 338–340-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2783179: 172 inspections across 38 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in MD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 70 |
| Hours-of-Service | 33 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 113 |
| Total violations | 219 (33 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes . Most recent: Mar 4, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Tractor-heavy composition with limited trailer pool suggests live-load / live-unload work or reliance on shipper-supplied trailers.
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 26 peer carriers operating 338–340 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 129 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 19 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 219 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet auto hauler running over-the-road lanes with 339 power units on file.
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