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RED STAR INC
DBA: Liberty Tree Care
Buffalo, IA
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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 3329370 · MC 942705
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2015
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-942705 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC942705
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3329370
MC Number
MC-942705
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 30, 2019
Authority First Granted
December 23, 2015
Authority Reinstated
November 8, 2023
Annual Mileage
5,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
110 Oak Street, Buffalo, IA 52748
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles E Jones Iii
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLCL5HG708150 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Bravo Trailers | Dry Van · 16 ft | 542BC1627SB047763 | 1 | — |
| Lamar | Semi-trailer | 5RVDL1626NP110434 | 1 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | 000P1557B4 | HWY 151/MOUNT VERNON RD, IA | II | 11 | 2 | RED STAR INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM LAMAR |
3C7WRLCL5HG708150 5RVDL1626NP110434 |
IA OUB490 IA IH2668 |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| March 24, 2025 | 000P14RQ6C | HWY 61 BURLINGTON, IA | III | 2 | — | LIBERTY TREE SERVICE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BRAVO TRAILERS |
3C7WRLCL5HG708150 542BC1627SB047763 |
IA OUB490 IA LJ2983 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY TREE SERVICE | 1 | March 24, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 8, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 1, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 27, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 23, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 27, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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