CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 637897· MC210268· CARRIER· EIN 35-1738895
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FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC

950 HOUSTON NORTHCUTT, MT PLEASANT, SC, 29464(843) 849-0451verify@cgcnow.comGAGE BLUE
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
Vehicle OOS
33.3%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.3%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
8
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
60
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average8 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

MC210268

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

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 12/31/2025
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE· policy L25A5600
Authority history (4) ▾
11/09/2010CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/12/2010)
06/22/2006MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
12/27/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/05/2006)
11/05/1992MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (05/16/2006)
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (31)
  1. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/31/202412/31/2025
  2. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/31/202312/31/2024
  3. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/31/202212/31/2023
  4. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/31/202112/31/2022
  5. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/31/202012/31/2021
  6. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/27/201912/31/2020
  7. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/201812/27/2019
  8. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/201709/01/2018
  9. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/201709/01/2017
  10. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/201607/01/2017
  11. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/201507/01/2016
  12. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/201407/01/2015
  13. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/30/201307/01/2014
  14. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 11/22/201007/12/2013
  15. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/30/201206/30/2013

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.

Vehicle45 inspections · 33.3% OOS · National 22%
Driver76 inspections · 1.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

76 inspections · 47 violations (5 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.

76
Inspections
47
Violations
5
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • VA6
  • LA6
  • GA5
  • AL2
  • NC2
  • MI2
  • SC2
  • MS1

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

High impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 78% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing85 violations · 23 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps10 OOS36 viol41%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.7× · 13%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× · 5%
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative8× · 4%
Tires3 OOS11 viol26%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 9%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth6× · 9%
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 4%
Brakes6 OOS20 viol21%
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber4× · 6%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× · 3%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 2%
Other1 OOS7 viol4%
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× · 2%
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× · 1%
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× · 1%
What to do
  • 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
Projected estimatecould improve up to 39 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 31.9% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • 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

A high share of violations are occurring in GA

Medium impact

15 of 45 violations in the last 12 months (33%) came from inspections in GA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from GA to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 42% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing14 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless8 viol55%
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× · 20%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× · 17%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 8%
Phone / texting1 viol20%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 20%
Speeding3 viol15%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 9%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 5%
Seat belt2 viol9%
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 9%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 29 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 9% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing12 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device12 viol100%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner9× · 76%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.3× · 24%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 5 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 8% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing1 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Drugs / alcohol1 OOS1 viol100%
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol con1× · 100%
What to do
  • Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 4 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

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.

Trending worse
7
Inspections
9
Violations
1
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 44%Other 33%Vehicle Maintenance 22%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
4 violations · 44% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Other
3 violations · 1 OOS · 33% of recent
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate · OOS
  • 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
  • 392.2-SLLState/Local Laws -
Do this
  • Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
  • Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
3Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations · 22% of recent
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

103
Inspections
187
Violations
35
Out-of-service
709
CSA points
94
Crashes
18
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

80 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

40 trailer 35 truck 5 other
2022 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 6×
3HSDZAPR9NN364764· 3690213 IN
2015 INTERNATIONAL LF687seen 4×
3HSDJAPR7FN508675· 3613994 IN
2001 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 3×
1FUPCSEBX1LF14686· P286647 LA
2015 INTERNATIONAL LF687seen 3×
3HSDJAPRXFN618703· 2979711 IN
2009 KENWORTH W9 Seriesseen 3×
1XKWD49X79J239658· C143EZ GA
2000 PETERBILT 379seen 3×
1XP5D49X6YD498564· C674EY GA
2015 INTERNATIONAL LF687seen 3×
3HSDJAPR4FN526907· 2126814 IN
2007 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FUJA6CK07LX24063· C441DJ GA
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJGLD57GSHP4410· 2610777 IN
2024 JANSTEEL Jansteelseen 2×
7PFJ3AF24RB000661· PE68689 IN
2017 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP COseen 2×
LJRC41267H1041362· P879710 IN
2017 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP COseen 2×
LJRC41264H1034143· P879701 IN
2013 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLDR8DSBN8148· 3820350 IN
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDV9MSMK2562· 3378414 IN
2000 FREIGHTLINER CC Conventionalseen 2×
1FUYSSEB3YLF40192· C832DJ GA
2024 CHEETAH CHASSIS CHEETAH CHASSISseen 2×
5EF3GC40XRB807315· 5216850 ME
2002 FREIGHTLINER CST120seen 2×
1FUJBBCG12LJ19205· 31DRDL FL
2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD132seen 2×
1FUJAPCK24DM62767· C773AF GA
2024 JANSTEEL Jansteelseen 2×
7PFJ3AF26RB000662· PE68690 IN
2013 KENWORTH T6 Series
1XKAD48X6DJ369631· 3241868 IN
2017 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC54262H1011457· P653019 IN
2013 PETERBILT 386
1XPHD49X0DD191365· P258033 LA
2018 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC41266JT002563· 234725B ME
2014 INTERNATIONAL LF687
3HSDJAPR6EN171463· 2583562 IN
2019 MONON Monon
1NNC04826KM127505· T888131 TN
2012 KENWORTH T7 Series
1XKFDP9X1CJ296737· P279058 LA
1999 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3X462S3XT048189· 2643335 ME
2006 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC4626X61024789· 2828282 ME
2016 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC41268G1024679· U658899 TN
2022 JANSTEEL Jansteel
7PFJ3AA26NB001425· 5112489 US

+ 50 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

8

Tow-away

8

Injury

4

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
59
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
59
59 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.8M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi40 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi19 drivers
Company officer
GAGE BLUE
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
1996-04-19
Last MCS-150 update
2025-07-15
Census status
Active

Fleet: 59 trucks · 59 leased/term tractors.

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 graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 29 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

29
Connected carriers
21
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
FAST FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 897765Active· MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Strong
OfficerPhone
Medium· 6
EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC
USDOT 38111Active· SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1XKFDP9X1CJ2967377PFJ3AF23RB000442
IMC LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 292991Active· COLLIERVILLE, TN
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3H3C492S4ST0071577PFJ3AA26NB001425
TRIPLE G EXPRESS INC
USDOT 290241Active· JEFFERSON, LA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1K9CG4022GW351054LJRC41266JT016754
FREIGHTMASTER USA LLC
USDOT 1729039Active· MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Medium
PhoneAddress
GULF LINE TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 577203Active· MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Medium
MailingPhone
THUNDERBIRD MOTOR EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2506506Inactive· MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Medium
MailingPhone

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

38 events
  1. 12/31/2025Insurance filed — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy L25A5600

  2. 12/31/2025Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L24A5600

  3. 07/15/2025MCS-150 update filed

    2.8M mi reported (2024)

  4. 12/31/2024Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L23A5600

  5. 12/31/2023Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L22A5600

  6. 12/31/2022Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L21A5600

  7. 12/31/2021Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L20A5600

  8. 12/31/2020Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L19A5600

  9. 12/27/2019Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L18A5600

  10. 09/01/2018Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L17A5600

  11. 09/01/2017Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L16A5600

  12. 07/01/2017Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L16A5600

  13. 07/01/2016Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L15A5600

  14. 07/01/2015Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L14A5600

  15. 07/01/2014Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L13A5600

  16. 07/12/2013Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

    CARGO · policy IMP 2055764

  17. 06/30/2013Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L12A5600

  18. 06/30/2012Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L11A5600

  19. 07/01/2011Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L10A5600

  20. 12/13/2010Insurance name changed — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L 06A 56 00

  21. 12/13/2010Insurance name changed — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

    CARGO · policy IMP 2055764

  22. 11/22/2010Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

    CARGO · policy IMP 2055764

  23. 11/09/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/12/2010)

  24. 10/29/2010Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L 06A 56 00

  25. 07/01/2010Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IHD 8186689-00

  26. 06/22/2006MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  27. 05/10/2006Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP26273B

  28. 01/21/2006Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP26273B

  29. 12/27/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/05/2006)

  30. 05/27/2005Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI97504475 ATL

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

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2005-05-02
Last review
2025-07-02
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-07-15
Reported mileage
2,766,463 mi (2024)

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