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TRI-STAR TRANSPORTATION INC
Knoxville, TN
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.
See all 4 flags (2 high-priority, 2 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 430806 · MC 212603
Inactive
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-212603 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 4
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.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
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.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC212603
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
37 yrs, 1 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- Insurance on file: $3,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC212603
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy BE9322554
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Cargo · $0 · Policy IMB2297257
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$3,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
430806
MC Number
MC-212603
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 30, 2009
FMCSA Registration
December 11, 1990
Authority Granted
September 25, 1989
Annual Mileage
30,000,000 mi (1998)
Contact Information
Address
4909 Ball Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931-3606
Phone
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 2, 2017 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 11, 1993 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| February 13, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 15, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| March 3, 1989 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 1, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 29, 2000 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 29, 2000 | Cargo | On file |
| August 28, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 30, 1992 | BROKER | On Record |
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