Carrier profile · USDOT 483636 · MC-253323 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
John Portman and John Strain
DBA UNITED STARS EXPRESS
1 power unitEVANSVILLE, IN50/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-253323 INACTIVE
Authority & Insurance
Active operating authority by type and the full insurance continuity timeline — insurer, policy, coverage, and any lapses — so you can confirm they can legally and adequately haul your load today.
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Inactive
- Contract
- Inactive
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD filing (census)Not recorded per census
Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census
Surety bond (census)Not recorded per census
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750K BIPD last filed ’97 · 4 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
beyond this history
1994200220102018now
Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 4 insurers are named in the list below.
This timeline is the FMCSA filing history, and it ends at the most recent superseded filing — current policy status is not tracked here. Request a certificate of insurance to confirm active coverage before tendering.
All 4 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 1997 → Mar 1997 | $750K | 2 |
| ACCELERATION NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | Apr 1996 → Jul 1996 | $750K | 1 |
| STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | Apr 1995 → Apr 1996 | $750K | 1 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | Apr 1994 → Apr 1995 | $750K | 1 |