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FIVE STAR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
London, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3947430 · MC 1597671
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1597671 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1597671
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT4941000631
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3947430
MC Number
MC-1597671
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
December 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 3, 2022
Authority Reinstated
January 27, 2025
Annual Mileage
162,602 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
93 Roy Black Rd, London, KY 40741-8895
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brandon Johnson
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
72nd 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
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
7
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | TN | — | 7 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY3
TN2
IN1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Logging
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6XD482769 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X5JD493449 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X68D739077 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621RD624430 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9629LE204615 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06218W700554 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peerless | Logging · 45 ft | 1PLB0452X1PY53718 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE045294PK53516 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A22NR056454 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GG517814 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X86N879019 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | 6803000420 | WISE VA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X68D739077 1RNF48A22NR056454 |
KY 004077A ME 5555777 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 1, 2025 | I037140587 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 14 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCDP9X5JD493449 1UYVS2535GG517814 |
KY 007964A FL QB52KE |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TFSMF | OOSTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SLSB | Suspension - Leaf spring broken. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SLSS | Suspension - Leaf spring shifted | Suspension | ||||||||
| 399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 25, 2025 | CV44782563 | LONDON, KY | I | 1 | — | BORDEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPCDP9X5JD493449 1GRAA06218W700554 |
KY 007964A KY 045082T |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 28, 2025 | I031F90065 | I-75 NB, TN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X6XD482769 1GR1A9629LE204615 |
UK 004380A UK 3228894 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| March 21, 2025 | 9235000553 | MEMPHIS IN | III | 6 | 1 | DOESNT HAVE ANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X86N879019 1GR1A0621RD624430 |
KY 007964A PA PT542U6 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 16, 2024 | CV43725623 | MOUNT VERNON, KY | III | — | — | DOMTAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XPXD49X68D739077 1PLB0452X1PY53718 |
KY 004077A KY F8K711 |
| August 29, 2024 | CV43725579 | MOUNT VERNON, KY | II | 2 | — | HAWESVILLE MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XP5DB9X6XD482769 1PLE045294PK53516 |
KY 002147A KY F8K711 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BORDEN | 1 | September 25, 2025 |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 1 | March 21, 2025 |
| DOMTAR | 1 | September 16, 2024 |
| HAWESVILLE MILL | 1 | August 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 8, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 19, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 22, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 21, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 19, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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