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Freight Carrier · Dartmouth, NS

ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

80 GUILDFORD AVE · Dartmouth, NS B3B 0G3

Authorized: Property

MC #199409
USDOT #285180 USDOT Active

66
Power Units
63
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS is a Dartmouth, NS freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Nova Scotia. This company has 66 truck(s) in their fleet and 63 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-199409 and their USDOT number is 285180.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/07/2025 · last updated May 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 03/07/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 16,427,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Fresh Produce
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Meat
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: ME (115), NY (18), MD (2), TN (1), OH (1), MA (1), SC (1), NC (1), MO (1), VT (1), KY (1), GA (1), +1 more. Home base: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated 3 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
2
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.42 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.3 5 Vehicle Maintenance 2.2 26 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

145
Total
110
Clean
35
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 9

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)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× SW 7
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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.1× 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 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.65F-FFuel - Improper fuel line protection1× SW 1
393.65(f)Improper fuel line protection1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3

Hours of Service 7

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
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

Locations

Physical Address

ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
80 GUILDFORD AVE
DARTMOUTH, NS B3B 0G3

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Related Companies

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POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC Moreno Valley, CA	USDOT Active Authorized: Property	15	9	187999	3202890
ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS Legally HILLMANS TRANSFER LIMITED Edwardsville, NS	USDOT Active Authorized: Property	3	3	202626	227520
ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS Legally ARMOUR TRANSPORT INC Moncton, NB	USDOT Active Authorized: Property	2	2	199754	245809

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ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 9

Vehicle Maintenance 18

Unsafe Driving 6

Hours of Service 7

Locations

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