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Freight Carrier · Oklahoma City, OK

BIG STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: BIG STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 13182 N MACARTHUR BLVD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73142-3017, US
Telephone: (405) 748-3190

13182 N MACARTHUR BLVD · Oklahoma City, OK 73142-3017

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #759160
USDOT #2186770 USDOT Active

137
Power Units
170
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BIG STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Oklahoma City, OK freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Oklahoma. This company has 137 truck(s) in their fleet and 170 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-759160 and their USDOT number is 2186770.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,346,867 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: TX (87), OK (29), UT (7), WY (1), AR (1), CO (1), NM (1). Home base: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 22 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
1
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.33 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 4 Vehicle Maintenance 5.56 62 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 1

Inspection Summary

127
Total
53
Clean
74
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 89 unique codes

Critical 25

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
180.407(a)Failure to test / inspection a specification cargo tank when due1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×2 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× OOS×1 SW 5
172.328(a)Shipper failed to provide or affix ID# for cargo tank1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility2× OOS×2 SW 3
177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp15× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× 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/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

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 49

393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt9× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear7× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.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-BSRFSBrakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation2× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored5× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers4× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 9

172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"5× SW 5
172.519Placard does not meet specifications1× SW 5
172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured1× SW 5
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
172.202(a)(5)No or improper Total Quantity listed1× SW 3
172.202(a)(4)No or improper Packing Group listed1× SW 3
172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name1× SW 3
172.202(a)(1)No or improper Identification Number1× SW 3

Hours of Service 4

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
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
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BIG STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
13182 N MACARTHUR BLVD
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73142-3017

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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BIG STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 89 unique codes

Critical 25

Unsafe Driving 2

Vehicle Maintenance 49

Hazardous Materials 9

Hours of Service 4

Locations

Location on Map

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