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STARS AND BARS TRANSIT LLC
Reynolds, IN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 842672 · MC 375735
Satisfactory
Active 5 months · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-375735 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
35.7% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 22, 2026 following an order effective February 26, 2026. Continuous authority: 5 months. First granted March 1, 2000 (26 yrs, 7 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 months since reinstatement on April 22, 2026; first granted March 1, 2000 (26 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 57.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 11.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC375735
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 02TRM07023401
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy URG-02049-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
842672
MC Number
MC-375735
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 3, 1999
Authority First Granted
March 1, 2000
Authority Reinstated
April 22, 2026
Annual Mileage
817,558 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
470 E Us Highway 24, Reynolds, IN 47980-8000
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gene Wilkerson
Officer 2
Alisha Wilkerson
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate57.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (36.4pp higher)
35.7% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
77th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN12
MI4
IA3
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Semi-trailer
6
Tank
3
Dump
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 International L9357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCKAPR46C250772 | 4 | — |
| 2000 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAMR2YC067814 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCHAMR93N060110 | 3 | — |
| 2007 International L9357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCKAPR07C457449 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4024EC027759 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BAB6232DF0C8020 | 1 | — |
| Brenner | Semi-trailer | 10BAB62U84F0B5202 | 1 | 1 |
| Bren | — | 10BBA72Y6YF081946 | 1 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BBA72Y6YF0B1946 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Etnyre | Tank · 44 ft | 1E9T44203TE007151 | 1 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. D. Etny | Semi-trailer | 1E9T626539E007020 | 1 | — |
| Etny | — | 1E9T64349AE007003 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W5XL568268 | 1 | 1 |
| Progress I | — | 1P9SDC410DA001012 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W1UBFYA1AB255022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 International L9227 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAHR06C152070 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 International L9327 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAPR17C426953 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9327 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAPR87C426223 | 1 | — |
| 2006 International L9357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCKAPR66C250773 | 1 | — |
| 2008 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCUAPR38C688325 | 1 | — |
| 2003 International 9900ix | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCKAPRX3N057603 | 1 | 1 |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 553MCF327SM009229 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MCF323RM008105 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4024GC034164 | 1 | — |
| Prg | Semi-trailer | B32368 | 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 (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | 0006855909 | I 85, NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TAYL |
2HSCKAPR46C250772 — |
IN 3917628 IN SP800FBP |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| October 11, 2025 | 5586004973 | COVINGTON IN | I | 4 | 1 | PIONEER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
2HSCHAMR2YC067814 1JJV532W5XL568268 |
IN 3248136 IN SP233ERK |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 16, 2025 | 7562007621 | HILLSDALE IN | II | — | — | CF INDUSTIRES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC |
2HSCHAPR17C426953 558MCF323RM008105 |
IN 2949097 IN SP677RLF |
| May 15, 2025 | 7429004295 | PERU IN | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MACK TRAIL |
2HSCHAMR2YC067814 553MCF327SM009229 |
IN 3248136 IN SP676RLF |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 28, 2025 | 9477000549 | LAFAYETTE IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
2HSCKAPR46C250772 |
IN 2372822 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | HUFFR00013 | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B, MI | I | 9 | 6 | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILX |
3HSCKAPRX3N057603 1W1UBFYA1AB255022 |
IN 3746781 IN SP638MWP |
| 393.209D-STYCIS | OOSSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 2, 2025 | WORDN05488 | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B, MI | II | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSCHAMR93N060110 5MADN4024GC034164 |
IN 3297571 IN SP798FBP |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 25, 2025 | 000P15V9Z6 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON, IA | III | 5 | 2 | CONCEPT AGRITEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PRG |
2HSCKAPR07C457449 B32368 |
IN 3671242 IN SP800FBP |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 8, 2025 | 7018009630 | AMBOY IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
2HSCUAPR38C688325 5MADN4024EC027759 |
IN 2416035 IN SP890MCY |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 27, 2024 | 6162002633 | VALPARAISO IN | III | 1 | — | INGREDION INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSCHAMR93N060110 5MADN4024EC027759 |
IN 3297571 IN SP890MCY |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PIONEER | 1 | October 11, 2025 |
| CF INDUSTIRES | 1 | May 16, 2025 |
| CONCEPT AGRITEK | 1 | March 25, 2025 |
| INGREDION INC. | 1 | December 27, 2024 |
| PINE VALLEY RANCH | 1 | December 12, 2024 |
| WATERFRONT | 1 | July 15, 2024 |
| HYDRITE CHEMICAL CORP | 1 | June 5, 2024 |
| HYDRITE | 1 | April 17, 2024 |
| AMEROPA | 1 | January 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 22, 2026 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 31, 2026 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc | |
| February 26, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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