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Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder · Richmond, TX

ETHIO STAR LLC

Name: ETHIO STAR LLC
Address: 20726 KINGSFORD TRAIL LN, RICHMOND, TX, 77407, US
Telephone: (832) 670-6124

20726 KINGSFORD TRAIL LN · Richmond, TX 77407

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #56102
USDOT #3061166 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier/freight Forwarder
Entity Type

About this carrier

ETHIO STAR LLC is a Richmond, TX freight carrier/freight forwarder that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-56102 and their USDOT number is 3061166.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 56,000 (2025)

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

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: SC (1), AL (1), LA (1), MS (1). Home base: Richmond, Texas.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Aug 29, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 0% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.45 2 Vehicle Maintenance 10.87 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

4
Total
0
Clean
4
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 1

393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7

Hours of Service 3

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
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

ETHIO STAR LLC
20726 KINGSFORD TRAIL LN
RICHMOND, TX 77407

Mailing Address

ETHIO STAR LLC
6220 ALDER DR #3970
HOUSTON, TX 77081

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