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FIVE STAR TRANSPORTATION INC
Honolulu, HI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1498044 · MC 1042861
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1042861 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1042861
Common Carrier
FF058026
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1498044
MC Number
MC-1042861
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 5, 2006
Authority Reinstated
February 9, 2026
Annual Mileage
250,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Honolulu, HI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
HI11
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
3
Truck
3
Tractor
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX40X0HJ165381 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1ED218273 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X17R193363 | 2 | 1 |
| Aztec Prod | — | 1AZBG1D25F1015204 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT8DHBZ6275 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 24 ft | 3H3C242S03T144381 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S45T230028 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Isuzu NQR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W160L7901277 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Isuzu NQR/NRR | Truck · Class 5 | JALE5W163E7902894 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41263F1007254 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | BP16003533 | WAIANAE HI | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W160L7901277 |
HI 990TWX |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 18, 2025 | CQ41000592 | HONOLULU HI | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX40X0HJ165381 |
HI 415TWA |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 11, 2025 | CT31001007 | HONOLULU HI | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT8DHBZ6275 |
HI 293TWS |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 9, 2025 | CV21000055 | HONOLULU HI | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX40X0HJ165381 |
HI 415TWA |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 2, 2025 | CU42000642 | HONOLULU HI | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX40X0HJ165381 |
HI 415TWA |
| October 16, 2024 | BY39002610 | HONOLULU HI | I | 10 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKDD49X17R193363 3H3C412S45T230028 |
HI 635TVB HI 6631TR |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TFCV | OOSTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 27, 2024 | CQ41000386 | HONOLULU HI | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X1ED218273 |
HI 531TWV |
| August 14, 2024 | CP19000959 | HONOLULU HI | III | — | — | 17651 | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X1ED218273 3H3C242S03T144381 |
HI 531TWV HI 917WEX |
| July 29, 2024 | CK46002047 | PEARL CITY HI | I | 4 | — | CONSIGNEE: HANSEN DISTRIBUTION GROUP | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W163E7902894 |
HI 131TVD |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| June 24, 2024 | CU42000442 | HONOLULU HI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH AZTEC PROD |
1XKDD49X17R193363 1AZBG1D25F1015204 |
HI 635TVB HI U047299 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CONSIGNEE: HANSEN DISTRIBUTION GROUP | 1 | July 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 8, 2023 | DISMISSED | Property Freight Forwarder |
| December 6, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 30, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 1, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 27, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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