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Tri Star Freight System Inc

USDOT activeAuthority activeFreight forwarder & Carrier & Broker · Interstate
  • USDOT325836
  • FF12054
  • MC1742035
  • MC203287
  • LocationHouston, TX
  • Phone(713) 631-1095
  • Fleet282 power units · 140 drivers

Tri Star Freight System Inc (USDOT 325836, MC-1742035) is an interstate motor carrier based in Houston, Texas with 282 power units and 140 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 266 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 10, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-1742035Freight Forwarder of PropertyLiability insurance$0 on fileRequired: $0Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Aug 2, 2012Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders fileRegistration (MCS-150)Updated Dec 23, 202510 months agoProcess agent (BOC-3)On fileProcess Agent Service Company, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 10, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
FF-12054Freight Forwarder of Property (except Household Goods)Freight Forwarder of Household GoodsActive
MC-1742035Broker of Property (except Household Goods)Active
MC-203287Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)Active

First granted on November 30, 1987 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 11, 2026

  • Liability (BIPD) required$0
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$0
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
  • Bond required / on fileYes / Yes

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XAscot Insurance Company$1,000,000Aug 1, 2026
Broker surety bond BMC-84American Alternative Insurance Corporation$75,000Jun 25, 2025
Cargo BMC-34Travelers Property Casualty Company of America$5,000Sep 25, 2017
Broker surety bond BMC-84American Alternative Insurance Corporation$75,000Jan 17, 2014
Broker surety bond BMC-84American Alternative Insurance Corporation$75,000Oct 1, 2013
Insurance history: 40 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Liability (BIPD)Ms Transverse Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2025Sep 1, 2026Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Falls Lake National Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2025Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Amtrust Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2021Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Wesco Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2024Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Amtrust Insurance Company of Kansas, IncAug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2021Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Amtrust Insurance Company of Kansas, IncAug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2020Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Wesco Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2019Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Protective Insurance Co.Aug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2014Replaced
Form 82Protective Insurance Co.Aug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2017Cancel
Form 83Protective Insurance Co.Aug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2017Cancel
Form 82Hudson Insurance CompanyJan 17, 2014Aug 29, 2014Cancel
Broker surety bondAmerican Alternative Insurance CorporationOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2013Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Hudson Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2013Aug 29, 2014Term / cancl
Broker surety bondAmerican Alternative Insurance CorporationDec 17, 2011Oct 1, 2013Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty Co.Aug 1, 2011Aug 1, 2013Cancel
CargoTransportation Insurance Co.Aug 1, 2010Aug 1, 2010Replaced
CargoAmerican Casualty Company of ReadingAug 1, 2010Aug 1, 2010Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Transportation Insurance Co.Aug 1, 2010Aug 1, 2011Replaced
CargoGreat West Casualty Co.Aug 1, 2009Sep 3, 2010Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty Co.Aug 1, 2009Aug 1, 2010Replaced
CargoUnderwriters at Lloyds LondonAug 1, 2008Aug 1, 2009Cancel
CargoUnderwriters at Lloyds LondonAug 1, 2007Aug 1, 2008Cancel
CargoUnderwriters at Lloyds LondonAug 1, 2006Aug 1, 2007Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Transport Insurance Co.Aug 1, 2005Sep 30, 2005Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Transportation Insurance Co.Aug 1, 2005Aug 1, 2009Replaced
CargoUnderwriters at Lloyds LondonApr 15, 2005Aug 1, 2006Cancel
CargoUnderwriters at Lloyds LondonApr 15, 2004Apr 15, 2005Cancel
CargoClarendon America Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2003Apr 15, 2004Cancel
CargoFederal Insurance Co.Aug 1, 2000Aug 1, 2003Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Transportation Insurance Co.Aug 1, 1999Aug 1, 2005Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Gulf Insurance Co.Aug 1, 1998Aug 1, 1998Replaced
CargoNorth American Specialty Ins CoAug 1, 1997Aug 1, 2000Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Select Insurance Co.Aug 1, 1997Aug 1, 1997Replaced
CargoNavigators Insurance CompanyAug 1, 1996Aug 1, 1997Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Select Insurance Co.Aug 1, 1996Aug 1, 1997Cancel
CargoFederal Insurance Co.Aug 1, 1995Aug 1, 1996Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Select Insurance Co.Aug 1, 1995Aug 1, 1996Cancel
CargoSelect Insurance Co.Aug 1, 1994Aug 6, 1995Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Select Insurance Co.Aug 1, 1994Aug 6, 1995Cancel
Broker surety bondWashington International Insurance CompanyAug 7, 1988Dec 17, 2011Cancel

Process agent (BOC-3)

Process Agent Service Company, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

266
Inspections
101 with no violations
1.5%
Driver out-of-service
4 of 266 inspections
31.5%
Vehicle out-of-service
58 of 184 inspections
7
Crashes
0 fatal · 4 injury · 3 tow-away

Inspected most often in: Texas (103), Georgia (28), New Mexico (24), Colorado (17), Arizona (9).

Most recent inspection on file: October 30, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated August 2, 2012)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Operating authority involuntary suspension notice — Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)
  2. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on September 25, 2025
  3. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 21, 2025
  4. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on July 25, 2025
  5. Reinstated — Freight Forwarder of Household Goods; Freight Forwarder of Property (except Household Goods); Freight forwarder authority; Household Goods Freight Forwarder
  6. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
  7. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 1, 2017
  8. Reinstated — Freight forwarder authority; Household Goods Freight ForwarderRevoked on August 7, 2017
Show 14 earlier events
  1. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
  2. Granted — Freight forwarder authority; Household Goods Freight ForwarderRevoked on September 8, 2014
  3. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 1, 2013
  4. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on July 29, 2009
  5. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on July 22, 2008
  6. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on July 25, 2007
  7. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on July 20, 2006
  8. Reinstated — Broker of Property (except Household Goods); Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority; Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods); Property Broker
  9. Involuntary revocation — Broker authority; Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority
  10. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on April 13, 2005
  11. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on April 16, 2004
  12. Granted — Common carrier authorityRevoked on December 13, 2005
  13. Granted — Property BrokerRevoked on December 13, 2005
  14. Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on December 13, 2005

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated December 23, 2025

Power units
282
Trucks
141
Tractors owned
51
Trucks owned
2
Trailers owned
54
Drivers
140
CDL drivers
140
Interstate drivers
140
Miles traveled
7,173,255 (2025)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
No
USDOT registered
August 25, 1988
Address
5407 Mesa Drive, Houston, TX 77028
Phone (registered with FMCSA)
(713) 631-1095

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Household goods
  • Metal: sheets, coils, rolls
  • Motor vehicles
  • Logs, poles, beams, lumber
  • Building materials
  • Machinery, large objects
  • Fresh produce
  • Liquids / gases
  • Intermodal containers
  • Oilfield equipment
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities dry bulk
  • Refrigerated food
  • Beverages
  • Paper products
  • Construction

Key facts

  • USDOT number 325836 was registered on August 25, 1988.
  • Operating authority MC-1742035 was first granted on November 30, 1987.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on December 23, 2025.
  • It reported 7,173,255 vehicle miles traveled in 2025.
  • 5 insurance filings are on file, including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Ascot Insurance Company.
  • It had 266 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 101 inspections recorded no violations.
  • FMCSA records list 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
  • Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on August 2, 2012.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Process Agent Service Company, Inc..

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