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5 STARS EXPRESS LLC

226 1ST AVE E · Shakopee, MN 55379-1441

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  • MC #1301196
  • USDOT #3709376 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

5 STARS EXPRESS LLC is a Shakopee, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1301196 and their USDOT number is 3709376.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/18/2024 · last updated Aug 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/18/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 700,000 (2023)

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 Iowa — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: IA (8), KS (4), SD (4), MN (3), MS (3), KY (3), MO (2), TX (2), OK (1), OH (1), TN (1), GA (1), +3 more. Home base: Shakopee, Minnesota.

Safety Record

2 Acute/Critical 16 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.51 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.14 9 Vehicle Maintenance 6.4 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 1

Inspection Summary

  • 36
    Total
  • 14
    Clean
  • 22
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 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 ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 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 3

  • 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 limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× 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
  • 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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.86(a)(1)Rear Impact Guards Required - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 19981× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(e)(1)Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status (critical)0× SW 0

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.51(b)(2)Failing to maintain inquiries into driver's driving record in driver's qualification file0× SW 0

Locations

Physical Address
5 STARS EXPRESS LLC
226 1ST AVE E
SHAKOPEE, MN 55379-1441
Mailing Address
5 STARS EXPRESS LLC
PO BOX 803
WAITE PARK, MN 56387-2401

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