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Generated Oct 16, 2026
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TEN STAR TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 538219 · MC537019 · EIN 45-0452003 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
471 LOG HOIST CT, TENSTRIKE, MN, 56683
(701) 741-0380 · HOWARD STURMAN
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
4 / 27
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
General Star Indemnity Company — $4M BIPD · policy IXG678325B · eff 01/03/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance27 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207C-SLB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | — | 2 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MN2
SD1
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 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
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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Suspension / axle 100% (1 OOS)
• Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Other2 viol · 67%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.207C-SLB
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
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Equipment — 5 vehicles seen in inspections
3 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
HOWARD STURMAN
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
1993-09-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD STURMAN | 2038596 | officer | strong |
| KW FARMS TRUCKING INC | 1233861 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/21/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG678325A
01/03/2026 — Insurance filed — General Star Indemnity Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IXG678325B
01/03/2026 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy GWP01267X
01/03/2026 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG678325A
12/26/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2026)
07/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
01/03/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG678325
01/03/2025 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG678325A
01/02/2025 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG678325
12/09/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2025)
01/04/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/03/2024 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWP01267X
02/15/2007 — Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TAP0729536
01/10/2006 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP33337A
10/17/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (10/24/2005)
09/29/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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