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LODESTAR EXPRESS LLC
Tulare, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Out of service
FMCSA order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4359322 · MC 1705600
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1705600 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Out of Service Order
FMCSA has placed this carrier out of service since September 7, 2026. FMCSA's stated reason: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact. It may not legally operate. Do not tender freight to this carrier until the order is lifted.
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
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1705600
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4359322
MC Number
MC-1705600
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 10, 2025
Authority Granted
April 23, 2025
Annual Mileage
10,321 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Tulare, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA3
CO1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Dry Van
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3NJ100596 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5DN174828HB000641 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1D9BV4823G1609639 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1PL423954 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2026 | UCQO004331 | RAINBOW IF, CA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XKYD49X3NJ100596 1D9BV4823G1609639 |
CA ZP66533 CA 4WG3037 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 10, 2025 | UD5V001367 | I-580 E/B LIVERMORE SCALE, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X3NJ100596 1JJV532D1PL423954 |
CA ZP66533 IN PC61271 |
| August 12, 2025 | UEQG003589 | SHAFTER AVE AT FRESNO AVE, CA | II | 2 | 1 | GMC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKYD49X3NJ100596 5DN174828HB000641 |
CA ZP66533 CA 4SA7366 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 24, 2025 | 0497932811 | MONUMENT CO | I | 10 | 3 | GMC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKYD49X3NJ100596 5DN174828HB000641 |
CA ZP66533 CA 4SA7366 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | OOSHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.25E-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | 2 | August 12, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 23, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 4, 2026.
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