Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Star Equipment LtdUSDOT 224456DES MOINES, IA
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
8Reported power
7 seen in inspections
6Trailers seen
Inspection records
5.4Avg age (yr)
2015–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.60% of vehicle inspections out of service · 12.5% of driver inspections out of service
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
8Reported power
7 seen in inspections
6Trailers seen
Inspection records
5.4Avg age (yr)
2015–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
5.4 yr
Model years 2015–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
44 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1982. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
STAR EQUIPMENT LTD (USDOT 224456) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 21, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 60.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 1 jurisdiction, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 36 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 12, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 6, 2000 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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What is STAR EQUIPMENT LTD's USDOT number?
STAR EQUIPMENT LTD's USDOT number is 224456, and its motor carrier number is MC-815925.
Is STAR EQUIPMENT LTD authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. STAR EQUIPMENT LTD is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Active; Broker: None.
What is STAR EQUIPMENT LTD's safety record?
STAR EQUIPMENT LTD has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is STAR EQUIPMENT LTD's fleet?
STAR EQUIPMENT LTD operates 8 power units and 36 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STAR EQUIPMENT LTD based?
STAR EQUIPMENT LTD is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 jurisdiction.