LONE STAR GROWERS LLC
47-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Vista, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 3229836
- MC
- MC1025859
- Based
- Vista, CA
- Contact
- 7607448191 · page.higgins@altmanplants.com
What this carrier is
LONE STAR GROWERS LLC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Vista, CA. Operating footprint: 47 power units, 70 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1025859 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: live plants.
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 22 owned tractors, 22 owned trailers, 23 trip-leased tractors, 20 trip-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: 615 motor carriers operating 47 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol 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 | 9 | 21.64 | 41.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 6.24 | 32.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2.98 | 134.2% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 69.18 | 33.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.76 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 47-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 3229836: 45 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 11, 2026 in LA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 |
| Total violations | 38 (8 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and other: live plants on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
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 615 peer carriers operating 47 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 35 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 38 violations.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 47 power units on file.
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