COMSTAR ENTERPRISES INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA 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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202634 inspections · 34 violations (4 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLSWZUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
10
1× · sev 10
- 2396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 3395.3A2-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.2-SLLMFVehicle Maintenance
State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
1
1× · sev 1
- 8392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 9390.3E3-MC
Carrier - Motor carrier failed to maintain required equipment and accessories in accordance with this subchapter
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- AR7
- OK7
- OH3
- AL3
- MS2
- PA2
- WV2
- CT1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 31.3% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 27% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 45%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 31%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 18%
- 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 49% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 56%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 28%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 12%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 57% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 21%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 10%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× · 7%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× · 24%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 9%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 7%
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× · 3%
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× · 3%
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× · 1%
- 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
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA58 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 28 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi17 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi1 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi17 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi1 drivers
- Company officer
- WILLIAM FERGUSON
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1995-07-07
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-30
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 27 trucks · 27 owned tractors · 54 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.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 22 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
35 events- 01/30/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2025)
- 08/02/2016Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0002613
- 07/01/2016Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HE8409C580195TCT16
- 07/01/2016Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0002613
- 07/01/2015Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-020065
- 05/05/2011Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MC-020050
- 07/04/2002Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy C00548/01/25
- 07/01/2002Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy C00548/01/25
- 07/01/2002Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSSN00002704
- 07/14/2001Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSSN00001820
- 07/01/2001Insurance replaced — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSSN00001820
- 07/01/2001Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 8528083
- 07/31/2000CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2000)
- 07/31/2000COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2000)
- 07/28/2000COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/2000)
- 07/05/2000Insurance cancelled — THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SK 302 38 66
- 07/01/2000Insurance cancelled — THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy NZB 015 7122
- 07/01/2000Insurance replaced — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSSN00001820
- 09/02/1999CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/1999)
- 09/02/1999COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/1999)
- 08/06/1999Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPF 4700304
- 07/01/1999Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 38MSGV6038
- 08/05/1998Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7401321197-973
- 07/01/1998Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7401321197-973
- 07/01/1998Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 6593653
- 12/07/1997Insurance name changed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7401321197-973
- 12/07/1997Insurance name changed — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 6593653 PMM
- 08/04/1997Insurance cancelled — TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KS 0000337
- 07/30/1997Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 84MSPJ8027
- 07/01/1997Insurance replaced — TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KS 0000337
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-04-01
- Last review
- 2012-10-03
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-30
- Reported mileage
- 2,693,110 mi (2025)
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