FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 2371310MC-Docket MC813575ELK GROVE, CA
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FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2371310) in ELK GROVE, CA — has findings to review before tendering. FMCSA authority, fleet size, BASIC safety measures, crash and inspection history.

  • Has active operating authority that's tenderable today (common or contract).
  • No pending authority revocation.
  • Not under an uncleared federal out-of-service or safety action.
  • BIPD on file: $1,000,000.
  • No cargo insurance on file. Required for many shipper contracts.
  • 1 prior insurance lapse(s) on record, most recent began 2014-07-23 — the carrier let required coverage lapse before.
  • Current BIPD policy (NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.) was filed 18 day(s) after the last involuntary revocation (2025-05-08) — a refile-to-reinstate pattern worth a closer look.
  • Unrated by FMCSA. Most carriers are unrated — unrated is not the same as unsafe.
  • No BASIC alerts in any of the five public SMS categories.
  • Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are at or below the national roadside average.
  • 2 preventable crash(es) in the last 24 months; recordable crash rate 0.
  • No fatal crashes in the last 24 months.
  • No link to a prior revoked authority.
  • Authority involuntarily revoked 6 times, most recent 2025-05-08 — recurring instability (typically insurance-lapse / reinstate cycles).
  • Crash Indicator and Hazmat Compliance BASICs are statutorily withheld from public SMS under the FAST Act — their absence is not a clean record; use the crash-risk signals above instead. The Hazmat Compliance BASIC is also withheld for this hazmat carrier.

Built from FMCSA's public Safety Management System data — guidance, not legal advice. Verify directly with the carrier and your cargo policy before tendering.

Authority

Common authority
Not applicable
Contract authority
Active

Safety & BASIC scorecard

Safety rating
Unrated

BASIC safety measures

Unsafe driving
No alert
measure 0.4
Hours of service
No alert
measure 0
Driver fitness
No alert
measure 0
Controlled substance
No alert
measure 0
Vehicle maintenance
No alert
measure 3.14

Under the FAST Act, FMCSA publishes an absolute per-category measure (not a 0–100 percentile) for these five BASICs — the alert flag, not the raw number, is the risk signal. The Crash Indicator and Hazmat Compliance BASICs are statutorily withheld from public view.

Last 24 months

0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Crashes
44
Inspections
7
OOS inspections
9
OOS violations

Insurance

BIPD on file
$1,000,000
Cargo insurance
No
Bond on file
No

Fleet

Power units
19
Total drivers
8
Years in business
13
Hazmat authority
Yes

Crash risk

Preventable crashes (24 mo)
2 of 2 total crash(es)
Recordable crash rate
0
Driver OOS rate
0%
Vehicle OOS rate
15%

The official Crash Indicator BASIC is withheld from public SMS under the FAST Act — these derived signals stand in for it; their absence is not a clean record.

Compliance & history

Reincarnation / chameleon
No prior revoked authority
Involuntary revocations
6 times last 2025-05-08
Physical address
No address flags
Federal OOS / safety action
None on file
MCS-150 self-report
2025-04-22
Insurance lapse history
1 lapse(s) most recent 2014-07-23
Last compliance review
None on file

Inspection history (all-time)

105
Inspections
15
OOS inspections
79
Violations
33
OOS violations
0
Post-accident

Record spans 2023-06-21 → 2026-06-10.

Crash history (last 24 months)

2025-07-12 CA Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Daylight, Dry
2024-08-19 CA Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Daylight, Dry

Violation pattern (all-time, by area)

Area (49 CFR part) Violations Out of service Most recent
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393
49 28 2026-06-09
Unsafe driving 392
25 4 2026-04-21
Vehicle inspection & repair 396
4 1 2026-06-09

Recent violations (last 24 months, worst first)

Date Category Violation OOS
2026-04-13 Vehicle Maintenance Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS
2026-04-13 Vehicle Maintenance Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS
2026-04-13 Vehicle Maintenance Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension conn OOS
2026-04-13 Vehicle Maintenance Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt
2026-04-13 Vehicle Maintenance Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns
2026-04-13 Vehicle Maintenance Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
2026-02-03 Vehicle Maintenance Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans OOS
2026-02-03 Vehicle Maintenance Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS
2026-02-03 Vehicle Maintenance Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after Jul
2026-02-03 Vehicle Maintenance Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after Jul
2026-02-03 Vehicle Maintenance Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after Decem
2026-02-03 Vehicle Maintenance Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or afte
2025-11-04 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
2025-06-17 Vehicle Maintenance Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
2025-05-07 Vehicle Maintenance Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
2025-05-07 Vehicle Maintenance Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken OOS
2025-04-21 Vehicle Maintenance Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
2025-04-10 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
2024-11-12 Vehicle Maintenance Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS
2024-11-12 Vehicle Maintenance Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
2024-10-04 Vehicle Maintenance Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure OOS
2024-10-04 Vehicle Maintenance Suspension - U-bolt u-bolt bottom plate or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. OOS
2024-10-04 Vehicle Maintenance Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
2024-06-03 Vehicle Maintenance Inoperative turn signal OOS
2024-06-03 Vehicle Maintenance Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report
2024-06-03 Vehicle Maintenance Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 OOS
2024-05-31 Vehicle Maintenance Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS
2024-05-31 Vehicle Maintenance Steering system components worn welded or missing OOS
2024-05-31 Vehicle Maintenance Inoperative turn signal OOS
2024-05-31 Vehicle Maintenance Inoperable head lamps
2024-05-29 Vehicle Maintenance Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle OOS
2024-05-29 Vehicle Maintenance Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS

Recent inspections (with violations, newest first)

Showing the 25 most-recent inspections that had violations. Clean inspections aren't listed here — they're counted in the all-time inspection totals above.

2026-06-09 CA · Level 1 2 viols· 2 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle inspection & repair 396 5B-HWSL OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75A3-TAOL OOS
2026-06-04 CA · Level 1 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 9A-LBL
2026-06-04 CA · Level 1 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 9A-LBL
2026-05-06 CA · Level 1 3 viols· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 207A-SAPPAS OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 45B2-BHTD
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75A1-TEPBM
2026-04-21 CA · Level 3 5 viols· 3 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLEQP
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 132B-CHVE OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 132C-CHVE OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 132C-CHVE OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 104B-C
2026-04-13 CA · Level 1 8 viols· 4 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 95F
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75A3-TAOL OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75A3-TAOL OOS
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLSR
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 100B-C OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 104F4-C
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 47E
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 207A-STCB OOS
2026-02-03 CA · Level 2 12 viols· 7 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 11A1-CSURR
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 11A1-CSLRR
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 128B-CLWV OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 128B-CLWV OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 128B-CLWV OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 128B-CLWV OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 128B-CLWV OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 128B-CLWV OOS
Unsafe driving 392 9A2-C OOS
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLL
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 11B-CSLRR
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 11B-CSRIGRR
2025-11-04 CA · Level 3 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLLR
2025-07-19 CA · Level 3 3 viols
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLEWA3
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLSR
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLSR
2025-06-17 CA · Level 1 2 viols
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLEQP
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 207A-SAPPCBLM
2025-06-04 CA · Level 3 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLEWA2
2025-05-07 CA · Level 1 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75A1-TEPBM
2025-05-07 CA · Level 1 1 viol· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 45B2-B-VAC OOS
2025-04-21 NV · Level 1 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 60C
2025-04-10 AZ · Level 2 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLS3
2024-11-12 CA · Level 2 2 viols· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 205C-WR
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 100B-C OOS
2024-10-04 CA · Level 2 3 viols· 2 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75(c)
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75(a)(3) OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 207(a) OOS
2024-07-03 CA · Level 3 2 viols· 2 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2 OOS
Unsafe driving 392 2 OOS
2024-06-20 CA · Level 1 2 viols
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2
Unsafe driving 392 2
2024-06-03 CA · Level 2 4 viols· 2 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 9(a)(1) OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 9(a) OOS
Unsafe driving 392 2
Vehicle inspection & repair 396 9(d)(2)
2024-05-31 CA · Level 1 4 viols· 3 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 9(a)
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 209(d) OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75(a)(3) OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 9(a) OOS
2024-05-29 CA · Level 1 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2
2024-05-29 CA · Level 1 2 viols· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 45 OOS
Unsafe driving 392 2
2024-05-29 CA · Level 1 1 viol· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 45(b)(2) OOS
2024-03-27 CA · Level 3 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2

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