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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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TRI STARS LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2843770 · MC954266 · EIN 47-1740246 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2060 S HAMILTON RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43232
(312) 241-5551 · LEONOR MELENDEZ
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30% — above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
47 / 47
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
90 / 712
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Spinnaker Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy SHD84229643 · eff 05/30/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance515 pts
Unsafe Driving151 pts
Driver Fitness40 pts
Other25 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance6 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 170 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 42 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
OH26
NY9
TN6
PA5
GA5
NC4
KY4
MA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.31 | 2.98 | ≈49–56% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.22 | ≈27–34% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.15 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.04 | 5.11 | ≈63–67% | ▲ 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Albany County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Albany County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 46% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Speeding 22%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 49% (12 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (2 OOS) · Brakes 10% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 43 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: 15 inspections, 13 violations, 2 OOS, 9 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 1 OOS · 69%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.78).
2. Other3 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 8%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.105).
🎓 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 — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | WILLOUGHBY, OH | ✓ | ||
| 02/19/2026 | COLUMBUS, OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/14/2025 | NEW STANTON, PA | ✓ | ||
| 05/05/2025 | NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 03/04/2025 | MOORESVILLE, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 74 vehicles seen in inspections
38 truck36 trailer
Company profile
Officer
LEONOR MELENDEZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
47
Registered since
2016-01-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 34 carriers
Shares identifiers with 34 carriers (32 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESPA LOGISTICS LLC | 3927487 | 4 VINs | strong |
| CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | 3 VINs | strong |
| A&B QUALITY LLC | 3678567 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION | 76209 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ALL TRUCKS INC | 2307462 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DALLA TRANSPORT LLC | 2942897 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PRO MAX INC | 4418630 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/30/2026 — Insurance filed — Spinnaker Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SHD84229643
03/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.5M mi reported (2025)
05/30/2025 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK0012502
05/05/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/19/2025)
05/30/2023 — Insurance replaced — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK0012502-22
05/30/2022 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0150820003
05/30/2021 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0150820002
05/30/2020 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy JNG000154-00
05/30/2020 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0150820001
05/04/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2020)
05/30/2019 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP40205 00
05/30/2018 — Insurance replaced — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-07019-17
05/31/2017 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1461941
05/30/2017 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1461941
05/04/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2017)
05/31/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/31/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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