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A STAR EXPRESS INC
Ocala, FL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Out of service
FMCSA order: Denial of Access
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4146544 · MC 1590931
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 8 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1590931 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Express Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
64.3% OOS · 43 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Out of Service Order
FMCSA has placed this carrier out of service since July 30, 2026. FMCSA's stated reason: Denial of Access. It may not legally operate. Do not tender freight to this carrier until the order is lifted.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
64.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 34.4% of 32 driver inspections — higher than 99% 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.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 22, 2025; first granted November 17, 2023 (2 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 34.4% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 54.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 43 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1590931
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA991412524
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4146544
MC Number
MC-1590931
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 18, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 19, 2023
Authority First Granted
November 17, 2023
Authority Reinstated
January 22, 2025
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
5182 Sw 129th Pl, Ocala, FL 34473
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Maricelys Diaz
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
33
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
54
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance79
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service101
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate34.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (28.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate54.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.8pp higher)
64.3% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th 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
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
28 of 34 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
26 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
7 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | TX | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 7, 2025 | FL | — | 2 | 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
MO4
NC4
IA3
NM3
FL2
KS2
and 17 more states
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
9
Flatbed
7
Semi-trailer
2
Camping or Travel Trailer
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4YNEY6N1223063 | 10 | 6 |
| 2024 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4823R6339228 | 9 | 7 |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DM8PED40588 | 7 | 5 |
| 2023 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4823P6224965 | 6 | 4 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YTEY3RF412157 | 6 | 4 |
| Bigt | Semi-trailer | 1VV3F4827R6328166 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRPL2NG152556 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4823M6070477 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YTEY9NF273324 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 Big Tex | Flatbed · 53 ft | 16V3F5322R6305102 | 4 | 3 |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRJL2NG349400 | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 Pj | Flatbed · 40 ft | 4P5LD4020M1343925 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4827R6328166 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4828N6133803 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL3RG321232 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Mp Gooseneck | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 4M9BG4024S1144219 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4KSEY3TF129065 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YSEY7RF286296 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Keystone | Camping or Travel Trailer · 29 ft | 4YDT29123A3105527 | 1 | — |
| Bigt | Semi-trailer | 7HCGF4026NBN03221 | 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 (43)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | 6611183290 | G93 SCALES, MS | I | — | — | ALLSTATE INSURANCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM MP |
3C63RRGL3RG321232 4M9BG4024S1144219 |
OK 98C517 TN 643689T |
| December 7, 2025 | 0057000088 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | I | 6 | — | CORE FREIGHT GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GC4YTEY9NF273324 4P5LD4020M1343925 |
FL DD92GK FL 86FBBU |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8H5-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to appropriately indicate location and remarks for changes in duty status. Date: | |||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | 0006825392 | 95, NC | I | 3 | 3 | BENDPAK | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET BIGT |
1GC4KSEY3TF129065 1VV3F4827R6328166 |
FL FMRP93 NV 22109PT |
| 395.8A | OOSHOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 13, 2025 | 4391000935 | MONTICELLO FL | III | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GC4YTEY9NF273324 4P5LD4020M1343925 |
FL DD92GK FL 86FBBU |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| October 30, 2025 | V252061197 | 3601 FM51, TX | I | 3 | — | BENDPAK | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DM8PED40588 16V3F4823P6224965 |
FL DD87GK FL 23DDXH |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 1348P7USQH | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 5 | 1 | ZEROEZ SAN JOSE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GC4YTEY9NF273324 4P5LD4020M1343925 |
FL DD92GK FL 6FBB0 |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.9C2 | Operating an out-of-service vehicle | Vehicle Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 1278000648 | JEMISON AL | I | 3 | — | BENDPACK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET BIG TEX |
1GC4YTEY3RF412157 16V3F4823M6070477 |
FL DD50GK FL KY127F |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 6, 2025 | XA74451439 | SAN SIMON AZ | I | 17 | 6 | FLATFORD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM MP |
3C63RRGL3RG321232 4M9BG4024S1144219 |
OK 98C517 TN 643689T |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 25, 2025 | HP04540336 | SOUTH HAVEN M.C.I.S. #26A, KS | I | 1 | 1 | SUNSHINE METALS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GC4YTEY9NF273324 4P5LD4020M1343925 |
FL DD92GK FL 86FBB0 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 12, 2025 | HP02950930 | RENO COUNTY - 155, KS | I | 16 | 2 | AAON | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRPL2NG152556 16V3F4823R6339228 |
FL DD30GY FL RCLP03 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BENDPAK | 3 | December 2, 2025 |
| ALLSTATE INSURANCE | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| CORE FREIGHT GROUP | 1 | December 7, 2025 |
| ZEROEZ SAN JOSE | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| BENDPACK | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| FLATFORD | 1 | October 6, 2025 |
| SUNSHINE METALS | 1 | September 25, 2025 |
| AAON | 1 | September 12, 2025 |
| CUMMINS SALE | 1 | September 11, 2025 |
| WOODPLANK | 1 | September 6, 2025 |
| ACCUCUT | 1 | September 5, 2025 |
| PANHANDLE LOGISTICS LLC | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
19 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 26, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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