STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
106-unit passenger carrier based in Stewartville, MN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 686106
- MC
- MC318858
- Based
- Stewartville, MN
- Contact
- 5072810969 · tina.fliehr@limostar.com
What this carrier is
STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is a large-fleet passenger carrier based in Stewartville, MN. Operating footprint: 106 power units, 96 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC318858 authority. FMCSA lists Passengers as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 25, 2023).
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: 89 motor carriers operating 106 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: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 35.98 | 2.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 9.85 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.23 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 62.13 | 0.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.67 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 106-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 686106: 9 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Jan 2, 2025 in MN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 |
| Total violations | 6 (1 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes . Most recent: Nov 12, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with passengers 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 89 peer carriers operating 106 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 1 inspection in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 6 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet passenger carrier running local lanes with 106 power units on file.
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