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Carrier profile · USDOT 1773583 · MC-647327 · Updated 06/21/2026

WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC

23 power unitsavg 5.4 yrMulti-region · 15 statesCARROLL, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-647327 ACTIVE
Verified linksgowindstar.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
23Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.4Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(712) 792-2425Email dispatchloads@gowindstar.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration18 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo10.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

23 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.4 yr

Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

18 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 18-yr registration, 10% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC safe to load? WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1773583, MC-647327) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CARROLL, IA, operating 23 power units and 23 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 35 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 10.0% (below 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 (82/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked

What is WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1773583, and its motor carrier number is MC-647327.

Is WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC's safety record?

WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC has a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 35 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC's fleet?

WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC operates 23 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC based?

WINDSTAR EXPRESS INC is based in CARROLL, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.

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