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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 583502· MC281032· CARRIER· EIN 38-3170948
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FOUR STAR TRANSPORTATION CO

2947 GREENFIELD ROAD, MELVINDALE, MI, 48122(313) 386-0100safety@fourstartrans.comMATTHEW KOWALCZYK
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
United States Fire Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
48.1%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
4%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
18
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
60
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 48.1% — well above the 22% national average18 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC281032

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 05/01/2026
United States Fire Insurance Company· policy 506-941056-9
Authority history (3) ▾
05/03/2007CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/04/2007)
07/16/1995MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSED
03/01/1995MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history15 insurers on record
Filing timeline (32) ▾
  1. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2024 → 05/01/2026
  2. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2023 → 05/01/2024
  3. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2022 → 05/01/2023
  4. ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2018 → 05/01/2022
  5. ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2017 → 05/01/2018
  6. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2016 → 06/02/2017
  7. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2016 → 05/01/2017
  8. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2013 → 05/01/2016
  9. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/01/2009 → 10/05/2013
  10. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2008 → 06/04/2013
  11. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2008 → 05/01/2013
  12. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/01/2008 → 05/01/2009
  13. RLI INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2007 → 05/30/2008
  14. UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/01/2007 → 05/01/2008
  15. RLI INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2007 → 05/01/2008

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle52 inspections · 48.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver125 inspections · 4% OOS · National 6.7%

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

18

Tow-away

17

Injury

3

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
120
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
115
115 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
9.6M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi115 drivers
Company officer
MATTHEW KOWALCZYK
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1994-12-08
Last MCS-150 update
2026-01-28
Census status
Active

Fleet: 120 trucks · 120 owned tractors · 350 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Activity history

34 events
  1. 05/01/2026Insurance filed — United States Fire Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 506-941056-9

  2. 05/01/2026Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-909201-4

  3. 01/28/2026MCS-150 update filed

    9.6M mi reported (2025)

  4. 05/01/2024Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-906570-7

  5. 05/01/2023Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-904165-9

  6. 05/01/2022Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZA0060

  7. 05/01/2018Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z70610

  8. 06/02/2017Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP23428A

  9. 05/01/2017Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP23428A

  10. 05/01/2016Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000232

  11. 10/05/2013Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy GWP54632B

  12. 06/04/2013Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP54632A

  13. 05/01/2013Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP54632A

  14. 05/01/2009Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IHH 2987651

  15. 05/30/2008Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFT 001232-1

  16. 05/01/2008Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON

    CARGO · policy 078202B-009

  17. 05/01/2008Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFT 001232-1

  18. 05/01/2008Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy GWP54632A

  19. 05/30/2007Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA-020046

  20. 05/03/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/04/2007)

  21. 05/01/2007Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA-020046

  22. 05/01/2002Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy 662-05-60

  23. 05/01/2002Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TJLHT280K6473TIL99

  24. 05/01/2001Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy PST 34-98-68

  25. 06/02/1999Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy CLP75394A

  26. 05/01/1999Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy CLP75394A

  27. 05/01/1997Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1AT 300021931 00

  28. 06/13/1996Insurance cancelled — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TKU 025596

  29. 05/01/1996Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TKU 025596

  30. 05/01/1996Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1AT 300021931 00

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2014-07-31
Last review
2026-08-26
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-01-28
Reported mileage
9,550,786 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Oct 2026 · Page refreshed: Oct 30, 2026, 10:59 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.