Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 325836 · MC-1742035 · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Tri Star Freight System Inc
141 power unitsavg 11.8 yrNational · 28 statesHOUSTON, TX63/100
BROKER AUTHORITY ACTIVEMC-1742035 BROKER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
141Power units
125 observed · MCS-150
146Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 30, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
USDOT registration3838 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo32.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal88
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
38 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (USDOT 325836) has a Vektor safety score of 63/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active broker authority but no active for-hire carrier authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 32.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier received 265 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 179 vehicle-level and 265 driver-level — across 28 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 30, 2026.
It reports 141 power units and 140 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 23, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 2, 2012 in the federal record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number?
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number is 325836, and its motor carrier number is MC-1742035.
Is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 30, 2026, TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's safety record?
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has a 32.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 420 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 63/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's fleet?
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC operates 141 power units and 140 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC based?
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 28 states.
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