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Freight Carrier · Montville, NJ

MAK-STAR LLC

Name: MAK-STAR LLC
Address: 117 HOOK MOUNTAIN RD, MONTVILLE, NJ, 07045, US
Telephone: (201) 522-4420

117 HOOK MOUNTAIN RD · Montville, NJ 07045

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1070638
USDOT #3349565 USDOT Active

11
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MAK-STAR LLC is a Montville, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1070638 and their USDOT number is 3349565.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/14/2026 · last updated Jul 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/14/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 31,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: CT (16), NJ (10), NY (4), MA (4). Home base: Montville, New Jersey.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.71 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.86 5 Vehicle Maintenance 19.68 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.23 12

Inspection Summary

34
Total
1
Clean
33
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 77 unique codes

Critical 19

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 10
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× OOS×1 SW 8
391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed4× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.3× OOS×3 SW 1
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.3× OOS×2 SW 1
391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE]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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

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, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 52

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative8× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection9× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report4× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.3× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
398.8D1-MWMigrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report1× 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
393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak5× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.80No or defective rear-vision mirror1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative9× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative8× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.6× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing6× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative6× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken3× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing2× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame2× SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective1× SW 2
393.203D-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored8× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.5× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 3

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4
391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× SW 1
391.41A1-MCOOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while not medically certified as physically qualified to do so.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

MAK-STAR LLC
117 HOOK MOUNTAIN RD
MONTVILLE, NJ 07045

Mailing Address

MAK-STAR LLC
117 HOOK MOUNTAIN RD
MONTVILLE, NJ 07045-9619

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