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START TRANSPORT INC
Port Charlott, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1994944 · MC 716346
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-716346 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$0 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC716346
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy 465739
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA994541578
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1994944
MC Number
MC-716346
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
June 21, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 15, 2010
Authority Granted
April 22, 2011
Annual Mileage
63,301 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Port Charlott, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightDry Bulk
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2025 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSCNASR64N093644 | 0 | Clean |
| September 1, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | CUSTOM SCO · 3HSCNASR64N093644 | 1 | Passed |
| August 28, 2025 | ID | Level I — Full | CUSTOM SCO · 3HSCNASR64N093644 | 2 | Passed |
| January 16, 2025 | KY | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSCNASR64N093644 | 3 | Passed |
| November 29, 2024 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSCNASR64N093644 | 0 | Clean |
| April 30, 2024 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 2HSFHAMR5XC050744 | 2 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| January 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| January 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| August 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| January 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Cited |
| August 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Securement Device | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL1
GA1
ID1
KY1
NM1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482C1HT210029 | 5 | — |
| 2004 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCNASR64N093644 | 5 | — |
| 2000 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322YS329238 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAMR5XC050744 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 30, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 12, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 9, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2011 | Cargo | On file |
| March 14, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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