STARK TRUCKING INC
74-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Canton, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 751913
- MC
- MC340313
- Based
- Canton, OH
- Contact
- 3304782100 · clayton.busby@starktruss.com
What this carrier is
STARK TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Canton, OH. Operating footprint: 74 power units, 59 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC340313 authority. Listed cargo classifications include logs, poles, beams, lumber and building materials. FMCSA safety rating on file: Conditional (Jun 16, 2010).
Fleet composition on file: 16 owned trucks, 44 owned tractors, 103 owned trailers, 14 term-leased tractors.
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: 271 motor carriers operating 74 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 | 37 | 34.12 | 108.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 7.44 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.58 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 98 | 55.79 | 175.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.88 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 74-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 751913: 77 inspections across 19 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 12, 2026 in MD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 25 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 87 |
| Total violations | 113 (42 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 5 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Dec 29, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with logs, poles, beams, lumber, and building materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (103 trailers against 58 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 271 peer carriers operating 74 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 58 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (17 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 113 violations, 6 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 74 power units on file.
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