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Generated Oct 21, 2026
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UNISTAR INTERMODAL & LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2281146 · MC779262 · EIN 45-4696365 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14540 S WESTERN AVE, POSEN, IL, 60469
(773) 865-0186 · JOSE ESTRADA
68
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
52 / 52
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
47 / 247
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. — $1M BIPD · policy 016-31-7485 · eff 04/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance112 pts
Unsafe Driving94 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance41 pts
Other21 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3B2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2LC | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2Y | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 12 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
IL35
WI9
IN3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.06 | 1.06 | ≈10–17% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.64 | 0.67 | ≈58–65% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.19 | 5.78 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Hours exceeded 66% (1 OOS) · Other 17% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 17% (1 OOS)
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Manitowoc County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Manitowoc County, WI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 61% · Other 27% · Speeding 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 55% · Brakes 34% (1 OOS) · Tires 7%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 60%
392.2LC, 392.2Y, 392.2LV
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.795).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 20%
393.9
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.893).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
393.24A-L
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | NAPPANEE(ELKHART), IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/21/2026 | CHICAGO, IL | ✓ | ||
| 09/07/2025 | LAFAYETTE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 03/19/2025 | CHICAGO, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/14/2025 | BREMEN TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 11/12/2024 | PALOS TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 71 vehicles seen in inspections
39 truck29 trailer2 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOSE ESTRADA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
52
Registered since
2012-03-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 46 carriers
Shares identifiers with 46 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL STATES TRANSPORT SERVICES INC | 1773486 | officer | strong |
| ANNAPOLIS LANDSCAPING | 2506758 | officer | strong |
| BIG HEAD TRUCKING LLC | 3741572 | officer | strong |
| BMF TRUCKING LLC | 3004617 | officer | strong |
| BROTHER EXPRESS LLC | 2592106 | officer | strong |
| DCL TRANSPORT LLC | 4099873 | officer | strong |
| E E EXPRESS CORPORATION | 1457594 | officer | strong |
| EMILLIANO Y ALEX TRUCKING LLC | 3929683 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ALL STATES TRANSPORT SERVICES INC (USDOT 1773486, 2008).
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 016-31-7485
04/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6515105
01/15/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2025)
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08474047
04/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST
BIPD/Primary · policy S2270298
03/05/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2020)
02/06/2019 — Insurance name changed — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST
BIPD/Primary · policy S2270298
01/04/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2019)
01/04/2019 — Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST
BIPD/Primary · policy S2270298
04/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T5A6TP0000045-00
03/06/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2017)
04/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS030606-02
03/07/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/29/2016)
04/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS030606-01
03/05/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2015)
04/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN120226
03/05/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2014)
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0037917
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