We're Hiring CDL Drivers
Freight Carrier · Sterling Hts, MI

BENZ STAR TRUCKING INC

42615 PLUM LN · Sterling Hts, MI 48314

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(248) 722-2927 Tap to call
  • MC #1375561
  • USDOT #3811270 USDOT Active
  • 31
    Power Units
  • 31
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BENZ STAR TRUCKING INC is a Sterling Hts, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 31 truck(s) in their fleet and 31 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1375561 and their USDOT number is 3811270.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/09/2026 · last updated Jun 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,608,122 (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 Arkansas — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: AR (13), MI (11), TX (3), TN (2), IL (2), OH (2), MO (2), WI (2), NM (1). Home base: Sterling Hts, Michigan.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.27 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.29 6 Vehicle Maintenance 8.21 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 38
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× 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

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 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
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× 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
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
BENZ STAR TRUCKING INC
42615 PLUM LN
STERLING HTS, MI 48314
Mailing Address
BENZ STAR TRUCKING INC
42615 PLUM LN
STERLING HTS, MI 48314-2949

Location on Map

Google Directions Apple Maps Waze OpenStreetMap

Latest from Carrier Atlas Freight Intelligence