CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 846962· MC520443· CARRIER· EIN 48-1226502
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FIVE STAR TRUCKING LLC

604 W MAIN ST, GARDNER, KS, 66030(913) 390-8384branden@5startrucking.netBRANDEN POWELL
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
14%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
5
1 fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
75
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
1 fatal crash 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

MC520443

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

Common
Active
Contract
None
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 10/01/2024
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY· policy BAP-0304405
Authority history (4) ▾
03/02/2020MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
12/17/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/11/2019)
02/26/2007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2007)
04/22/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (02/24/2020)
Insurance history5 insurers on record
Filing timeline (12) ▾
  1. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/14/2021 → 10/01/2024
  2. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/11/2020 → 10/14/2021
  3. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/11/2020 → 09/14/2021
  4. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/11/2019 → 02/15/2020
  5. ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/17/2017 → 01/11/2019
  6. GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/11/2015 → 02/17/2017
  7. GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 03/01/2007 → 04/28/2016
  8. GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/10/2007 → 02/09/2015
  9. GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/10/2007 → 01/11/2015
  10. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 04/12/2005 → 03/24/2007
  11. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 04/12/2005 → 03/01/2007
  12. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/12/2005 → 01/10/2007

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.

Vehicle50 inspections · 14% OOS · National 22%
Driver66 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

66 inspections · 27 violations (7 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.

66
Inspections
27
Violations
7
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

14
total

Most inspected in · top 2 states

  • KS25
  • MO5

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.

A high share of violations are occurring in Johnson County, KS

Medium impact

19 of 35 violations in the last 12 months (54%) came from inspections in Johnson County, KS. 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 Johnson County, KS to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 10% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations (24 mo)
Speeding4 viol100%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 74%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 26%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 6 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 40% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing28 violations · 10 OOS (24 mo)
Tires7 OOS7 viol45%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× · 45%
Lighting / lamps10 viol31%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 7%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× · 7%
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 5%
Load securement2 OOS3 viol10%
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× · 8%
  • 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured1× · 3%
Wheels / rims1 OOS3 viol4%
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× · 2%
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× · 1%
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× · 0%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 28 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% 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.

▼ Improving
5
Inspections
3
Violations
0
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 100%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations · 100% of recent
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
  • 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
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Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
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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).

96
Inspections
67
Violations
11
Out-of-service
388
CSA points
51
Crashes
2
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

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

34 incomplete vehicle
2024 KENWORTH T880seen 5×
1NKZXPTX1RJ380587· 251464 KS
2018 FREIGHTLINER 108SDseen 5×
3ALSG5FEXJDJP3400· 215240 KS
2017 KENWORTH T880seen 4×
1NKZXJEX4HJ177816· 185476 KS
2017 KENWORTH T880seen 4×
1NKZXJEX6HJ177820· 251591 KS
2022 KENWORTH T880seen 3×
1NKZXPTX6NJ486592· 205046 KS
2016 KENWORTH T880seen 3×
1NKZXPTX0GJ485540· 243699 KS
2017 FREIGHTLINER 114SDseen 2×
3ALSG3CY4HDJB4576· 187379 KS
2017 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1NKZXPTX6HJ153216· 243700 KS
2016 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1NKZXPTX9GJ485536· 201674 KS
2023 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1NKZXPTX4PJ258190· 240777 KS
2023 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1NKZXPTX5PJ258716· 235915 KS
2024 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1NKZXPTXXRJ380586· 251664 KS
2016 FREIGHTLINER 114SDseen 2×
1FVSG3CY1GHHL8173· 199922 KS
2026 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1NKZX4TX7TJ228111· AKC730 KS
2017 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXPTXXHJ153218· 218701 KS
2023 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXPTX9PJ249839· 251796 KS
2016 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
1FVWG3CY4GHHR6196· 193528 KS
2017 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXJEX8HJ177818· 175457 KS
2024 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXPTX3RJ380588· 251465 KS
2018 KENWORTH T880
1NKZX7TX4JJ179349· 189148 KS
2023 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXPTX6PJ258191· 240778 KS
2022 PETERBILT 567
1NPCLPTX0ND779060· 206101 KS
2022 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXPTX4NJ486591· 243701 KS
2019 PETERBILT 567
1NPCLPEX2KD636233· 198950 KS
2023 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXPTX1PJ258714· ADJ444 KS
2021 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXPEX8MJ437907· ADJ442 KS
2017 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXJEX2HJ177815· 235912 KS
2017 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXJEX6HJ177817· 190064 KS
2022 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXPTX2NJ486590· 205048 KS
2026 KENWORTH T880
1NKZX4TX5TJ228107· AKC647 KS

+ 4 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

5

Tow-away

5

Injury

0

Fatal

1

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
56
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
56
56 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.2M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · <100 mi56 drivers
Company officer
BRANDEN POWELL
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2000-01-04
Last MCS-150 update
2026-02-03
Census status
Active

Fleet: 56 trucks · 4 owned tractors · 4 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.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 5 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

5
Connected carriers
3
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
FIVE STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3265391Inactive· WELLSVILLE, KS
Strong
Officer

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

19 events
  1. 02/03/2026MCS-150 update filed

    2.2M mi reported (2025)

  2. 10/01/2024Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP-0304405

  3. 10/01/2024Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 0304405

  4. 10/14/2021Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 0304405

  5. 09/14/2021Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 0304405

  6. 03/02/2020MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  7. 02/15/2020Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 680571001

  8. 01/11/2019Insurance cancelled — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 60487243

  9. 12/17/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/11/2019)

  10. 02/17/2017Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN

    BIPD/Primary · policy CTP1207277

  11. 04/28/2016Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN

    CARGO · policy CIM 0526355

  12. 02/09/2015Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN

    BIPD/Primary · policy CTP 0524193

  13. 01/11/2015Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN

    BIPD/Primary · policy CTP 0524193

  14. 03/24/2007Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy BA2487776

  15. 03/01/2007Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy BA2487776

  16. 02/26/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2007)

  17. 01/10/2007Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2487776

  18. 04/22/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (02/24/2020)

  19. 01/04/2000Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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
2006-04-21
Last review
2019-07-23
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-02-03
Reported mileage
2,200,000 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 26, 2026, 6:55 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.