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Freight Carrier · Des Moines, IA

STAR EQUIPMENT LTD

Name: STAR EQUIPMENT LTD
Address: 1401 2ND AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA, 50314-3404, US
Telephone: (515) 283-2215

1401 2ND AVENUE · Des Moines, IA 50314-3404

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #815925
USDOT #224456 USDOT Active

8
Power Units
36
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

STAR EQUIPMENT LTD is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 36 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-815925 and their USDOT number is 224456.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/12/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/12/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 175,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: IA (8). Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 23 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.6 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 7.5 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.58 2

Inspection Summary

8
Total
3
Clean
5
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 5

393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement2× OOS×2 SW 1
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.128No/improper securement of vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 6

393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

STAR EQUIPMENT LTD
1401 2ND AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50314-3404

Mailing Address

STAR EQUIPMENT LTD
PO BOX 8438
DES MOINES, IA 50301-8438

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