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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
USDOT 325836 · MC203287 · EIN 76-0210991 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5407 MESA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77028
(713) 631-1095 · KATHLEEN NANCE
79
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 32.4% — above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
282 / 140
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
262 / 2054
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Ascot Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy SPAU1000001900 · eff 08/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate32.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1654 pts
Unsafe Driving290 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance147 pts
Other130 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Not in SMS13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 | 370 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 72 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 2 | 58 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 54 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 52 | |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 52 |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 50 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 45 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 42 |
Most inspected states
TX98
GA28
NM23
CO17
NC10
SC9
AZ9
LA7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.16 | 2.12 | ≈67–74% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.27 | 0.28 | ≈50–57% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.86 | 5.80 | ≈83–87% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 5 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 37% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Seat belt 19%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 33% (28 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% (12 OOS) · Tires 24% (18 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Harris County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Harris County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 69% · Log / ELD device 31%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 27 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 33 inspections, 41 violations, 7 OOS, 14 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance22 viol · 7 OOS · 54%
393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.45D-B ×4, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 38 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.395).
2. Other7 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLSR, 393.47A-LJN, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 12%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×5
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 53 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.203).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×5, 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.45D-B ×4, 392.2RG ×4, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.55E-B ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 03/25/2026 | RURAL, SD | 2 | ✓ | |
| 11/19/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer39 truck3 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KATHLEEN NANCE
Annual mileage
7.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
140
Registered since
1988-08-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 53 carriers
Shares identifiers with 53 carriers (52 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNBURST TRUCK LINES INC | 314795 | 4 VINs | strong |
| W W ROWLAND TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 213641 | 4 VINs | strong |
| CONTAINERPORT GROUP INC | 232734 | 3 VINs | strong |
| C&K TRUCKING LLC | 540864 | 2 VINs | medium |
| GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC | 690147 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MARITIME SERVICES LTD | 337587 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MERCURY TRANSPORTATION INC | 1356546 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TRI STAR LOGISTICS INC | 892802 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Ascot Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SPAU1000001900
12/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.2M mi reported (2025)
10/15/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA3494008
09/18/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2025)
09/18/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2025)
09/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA3494008
08/18/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/21/2025)
08/18/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/21/2025)
08/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA3494008
08/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK2400019
07/07/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/25/2025)
07/07/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/25/2025)
06/25/2025 — Insurance filed — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy MC203287
06/25/2025 — Insurance ended — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
policy MC203287
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1919596
08/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy KMC1057072
08/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KMC1057072
08/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy KMC1057072
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