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Freight Carrier · Hoffman Estates, IL

STAR CARRIERS INC

Name: STAR CARRIERS INC
Address: 2400 HASSELL RD SUITE 400, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL, 60169, US
Telephone: (773) 570-4413

2400 HASSELL RD SUITE 400 · Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #879047
USDOT #2529842 USDOT Active

10
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

STAR CARRIERS INC is a Hoffman Estates, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-879047 and their USDOT number is 2529842.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/18/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/18/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,500,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.56 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.63 4 Vehicle Maintenance 7.59 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

48
Total
28
Clean
20
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 11

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 23

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

STAR CARRIERS INC
2400 HASSELL RD SUITE 400
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 11

Vehicle Maintenance 23

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 3

Locations

Location on Map

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