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Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder/broker · Houston, TX

TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

Name: TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Address: 5407 MESA DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77028-5716, US
Telephone: (713) 631-1095

5407 MESA DR · Houston, TX 77028-5716

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #203287
USDOT #325836 USDOT Active

141
Power Units
140
Drivers
Carrier/freight Forwarder/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier/freight forwarder/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 141 truck(s) in their fleet and 140 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-203287 and their USDOT number is 325836.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/23/2025 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/23/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 7,173,255 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Safety Record

52 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
2
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.02 33 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.28 21 Vehicle Maintenance 5.99 102 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 1

Inspection Summary

263
Total
121
Clean
142
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 139 unique codes

Critical 52

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing3× OOS×3 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.126(c)(2)All corners of loaded intermodal container not secured when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3(a)(1)Pitman Arm - welded / missing nuts1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit5× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp17× OOS×2 SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.126(b)Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.132B-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing1× 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/combination7× OOS×7 SW 0

Hours of Service 10

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS5× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver3× 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.3× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 11

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other5× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 66

393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt13× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear8× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19985× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit4× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× 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 wear3× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer1× 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
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)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
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× 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
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11NNo retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers8× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance6× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored5× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
5407 MESA DR
HOUSTON, TX 77028-5716

Mailing Address

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TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 139 unique codes

Critical 52

Hours of Service 10

Unsafe Driving 11

Vehicle Maintenance 66

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 1

Same phone number 1

Same legal or DBA name 1

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