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Carrier profile · USDOT 2969972 · MC-16792 · Updated 06/13/2026

RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC

3 power unitsavg 8.7 yrNational · 16 statesPLAINFIELD, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-16792 ACTIVE
Verified linksredstarfl.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.7Avg age (yr)
2009–2022 · vPIC
Call dispatch(872) 205-9119Email dispatchMANAGEMENT@REDSTARFL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority9 yr active
since 2017
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo35.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.7 yr

Model years 2009–2022 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

9 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 9-yr authority, 35% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC safe to work with?

Is RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC safe to load? RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 2969972, MC-16792) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in PLAINFIELD, IL, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 9 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 51 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 35.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
RSRED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC 80
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Frequently asked

What is RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number?

RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number is 2969972, and its motor carrier number is MC-16792.

Is RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC's safety record?

RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC has a 35.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 51 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC's fleet?

RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC based?

RED STAR FREIGHT LINES INC is based in PLAINFIELD, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.

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