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PROSTAR EXPRESS INC

20485 ELA RD · Barrington, IL 60010

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  • MC #1148293
  • USDOT #3489998 USDOT Active
  • 22
    Power Units
  • 22
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PROSTAR EXPRESS INC is a Barrington, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 22 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1148293 and their USDOT number is 3489998.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2026 · last updated Jul 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 754,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: IL (10), TX (6), MO (5), LA (4), MS (3), IN (3), SD (2), GA (2), KY (2), TN (2), MN (1), IA (1), +5 more. Home base: Barrington, Illinois.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Aug 29, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.05 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.88 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 46
    Total
  • 32
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror1× SW 3
  • 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
PROSTAR EXPRESS INC
20485 ELA RD
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Mailing Address
PROSTAR EXPRESS INC
20485 ELA RD
BARRINGTON, IL 60010-3509

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