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NORTHSTAR COMMUNICATIONS INC
Tempe, AZ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3087474
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3087474
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
October 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 18, 2018
Annual Mileage
18,900,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6939 S Harl Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cody J Nelson
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 83rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C7WRNFL6MG546899 | 1 | Passed |
| February 16, 2026 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1NP5LR9X91D530469 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| February 2, 2026 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5LB0X9JN265296 | 3 | Passed |
| January 6, 2026 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | CHEVROLET · 1GB3CVCY0KF166607 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| November 26, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 2NP3XJ0X4LM710465 | 3 | Passed |
| October 22, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C7WRNFL6MG546899 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| October 22, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0X4HT5LEE53275 | 3 | Passed |
| September 19, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0W4GT3LEE11787 | 3 | Passed |
| May 22, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | CHEVROLET · 1GB3CVCY0KF166607 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| December 18, 2024 | AZ | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRNFL6MG546899 | 3 | Passed |
| April 10, 2024 | AZ | Level I — Full | — | 1 | Passed |
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
10 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| October 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| February 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 4 | Out of service |
| January 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| February 2, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | 10 | Cited |
| September 19, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| November 26, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| February 16, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| October 22, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| January 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | Cited |
| February 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| December 18, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| May 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| February 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | 3 | Cited |
| October 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 31 recorded violations
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | AZ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ11
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 98 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Flatbed
4
Truck
3
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mcelrath Trailers | Flatbed · 12 ft | 1M9FE1226JS284463 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL6MG546899 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3CVCY0KF166607 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Mcelrath Trailers | Flatbed · 12 ft | 1M9FE1225MS284409 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Ditch Witch VT24 | Tank · 21 ft | 1DST722M6S1700831 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4GT3LEE11787 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4HT5LEE53275 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5LR9X91D530469 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1XP5LB0X9JN265296 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3XJ0X4LM710465 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | — | 4L5FB3325PF062997 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Trailmax | Flatbed · 40 ft | 4T93H4025NM402054 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Felling Trailers | Flatbed · 36 ft | 5FTCF362XN1006109 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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