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Carrier profile · USDOT 325836 · FF-12054 · Updated 07/29/2026

TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

141 power unitsavg 11.8 yrNational · 28 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEFF-12054 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkstristarfreightsys.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
141Power units
124 observed · MCS-150
148Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(713) 631-1095Email dispatchmariag@tristarfreightsys.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-29

High risk

Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.

Active operating authorityEstablished 38 yearsNo insurance on file
Operating authority37 yr active
since 1988
Insurance (BIPD)Not on file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.2%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal8
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

141 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.8 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 37-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — high risk.Full read

Is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC safe to work with?

Is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC safe to load? TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (USDOT 325836, FF-12054) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 141 power units and 140 drivers. Operating authority has been active 37 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 405 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.1% (above the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it high risk (63/100), with the leading concern: no insurance on file. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-29.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-29
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Frequently asked

What is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number?

TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number is 325836, and its motor carrier number is FF-12054.

Is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-29, TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's safety record?

TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has a 33.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 405 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 63/100 (tier: high_risk).

How big is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's fleet?

TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC operates 141 power units and 140 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC based?

TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 28 states.