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WINDSTAR LINES INC

1903 N US HWY 71 · Carroll, IA 51401

Authorized: Passenger
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  • MC #292914
  • USDOT #608224 USDOT Active
  • 275
    Power Units
  • 448
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WINDSTAR LINES INC is a Carroll, IA freight carrier that is authorized for passenger in the state of Iowa. This company has 275 truck(s) in their fleet and 448 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-292914 and their USDOT number is 608224.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/23/2026 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 10,505,106 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

Home base   Based in Carroll, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.08 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 1 Vehicle Maintenance 0.61 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 134
    Total
  • 115
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1-STLCSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.62-BENMBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message)2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEIBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed).1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.91-BUBuses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats2× SW 2
  • 393.91-SNSMotor Coach or other Passenger Carrying vehicle operating with seating, occupied or not, not secured in a workmanlike manner1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.62(e)No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking2× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
WINDSTAR LINES INC
1903 N US HWY 71
CARROLL, IA 51401
Mailing Address
WINDSTAR LINES INC
PO BOX 786
CARROLL, IA 51401

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Related Companies

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
WINDSTAR LOGISTICS INC
Carroll, IA
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—7077602246359

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
WINDSTAR LOGISTICS INC
Carroll, IA
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—7077602246359

Same legal or DBA name 1

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
WINDSTAR LINES INC
Buffalo Grove, IL
USDOT Active Authorized: Property446919661942154

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