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MAK-STAR LLC
Montville, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3349565 · MC 1070638
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1070638 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Safety
Satisfactory
46.2% OOS · 39 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 18.2% of 11 driver inspections — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC1070638
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
5 yrs
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, reinstated after a revocation effective September 29, 2021; first granted April 15, 2021 (5 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 18.2% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1070638
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy URG-01208-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3349565
MC Number
MC-1070638
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 23, 2019
Authority First Granted
April 15, 2021
Authority Reinstated
After September 29, 2021
Annual Mileage
31,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
117 Hook Mountain Rd, Montville, NJ 07045
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Hristina Spaseska
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
27
Out-of-Service Violations
28
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance181
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate18.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (12.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate23.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (3.1pp higher)
46.2% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
95th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
21 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
9 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT14
NJ10
MA5
NY4
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
8
Truck
2
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV1H4S63873 | 10 | 4 |
| 2017 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 4 | JHHXDM1H9HK004446 | 6 | 3 |
| 2012 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT5C4S53869 | 4 | 4 |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV2G4S61970 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT4G4S56316 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV4H4S62975 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JVXH4S65587 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JT072S51937 | 1 | 1 |
| Hino | Straight Truck | 5PVNJ8JT5CS53869 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV3H4S65849 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV6G4S60014 | 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 (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | SPSDI02142 | NJ, NJ | II | 13 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV6G4S60014 |
NJ XLNR95 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 23, 2026 | SPSDI02088 | NJ, NJ | II | 11 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT5C4S53869 |
NJ XLJW34 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | PABYI00403 | NJ, NJ | II | 11 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT5CS53869 |
NJ XLJW34 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 398.8D1-MW | Migrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 20, 2026 | N840701052 | QUEENS NY | II | 12 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT5C4S53869 |
NJ XLJW34 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | PABRI00414 | NJ, NJ | I | 15 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV4H4S62975 |
NJ XPZJ95 |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | OOSOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | PABRI00391 | NJ, NJ | I | 20 | 4 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2G4S61970 |
NJ XJHX35 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | DI00002072 | H-STURBRIDGE, MA | II | 2 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHXDM1H9HK004446 |
NJ XMBE50 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 26, 2025 | DI00001928 | H-STURBRIDGE, MA | II | 2 | — | AIT | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHXDM1H9HK004446 |
NJ XMBE50 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 9, 2025 | SPM5010004 | NEW YORK NY | III | — | — | DESANTI | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2G4S61970 |
NJ XJHX35 |
| August 10, 2025 | SPSXI00036 | SNW 109 U, NJ | II | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV4H4S62975 |
NJ XPZJ95 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DELTA AIRLINES | 7 | July 23, 2025 |
| APPLE | 4 | May 11, 2025 |
| AI | 2 | December 15, 2024 |
| AIT | 1 | September 26, 2025 |
| DESANTI | 1 | September 9, 2025 |
| APPLE COMPUTER | 1 | May 17, 2025 |
| DELTA AIRLINES/PELICAN | 1 | November 29, 2024 |
| APPLE COMPUTER EDI | 1 | September 28, 2024 |
| A1 | 1 | August 19, 2024 |
| DESANTIS TRANSFER MANIFEST | 1 | February 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2021 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| April 15, 2021 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
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