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FIVE STARS EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC

120 AMESBURY STREET · Lawrence, MA 01841

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  • MC #736920
  • USDOT #2113920 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FIVE STARS EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Lawrence, MA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-736920 and their USDOT number is 2113920.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/06/2026 · last updated Jul 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,000,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: MA (6), CT (3), US (3). Home base: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.46 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.03 1 Vehicle Maintenance 8.33 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.64 1

Inspection Summary

  • 12
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47D1-BLTHE-SAHydraulic/Electric Brake - Lining/pad thickness less than 1/16 inch on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.62-BENMBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message)1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.83D-ELNGPBExhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the bus or rear of opening doors or windows.1× 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

Hours of Service 6

  • 392.2-HOSHOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation.1× SW 7
  • 395.8A-HOSPVIHOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47A-BCLMHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.89Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
FIVE STARS EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC
120 AMESBURY STREET
LAWRENCE, MA 01841
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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