4-Star Tank Rental LP
Kermit, TX
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
8
Power Units
6
Drivers
FMCSA since 2002 (23 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2002. Based in Kermit, TX, they operate a fleet of 8 power units with 6 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN and Oilfield / Heavy.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, 4-Star Tank Rental LP operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Authorized Cargo Types
4-Star Tank Rental LP is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 6
MCS-150 Mileage: 428,701 miles (2025)
Driver Information
6
Total Drivers
6
CDL Drivers
6
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by 4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP
5 trucks and 3 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 11, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Overland Tank, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 5 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 63% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 38% |
Trailers (3 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 3 |
| Ovel | 2 |
| Sout | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 2 |
| 50 ft | 2 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 3 | 38% |
| Overland Tank | 2 | 25% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 13% |
| Sout | 1 | 13% |
| Mack | 1 | 13% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (8 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R324008 | TX | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| R552003 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| R730563 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Feb 2026 |
| Y51109 | TX | Ovel SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| Y90475 | TX | Ovel SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| R412755 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 26M800 | TX | Sout SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| R754427 | TX | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (8 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
Dispatch Services in TX
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
13
Inspections
24 months
31
Violations
Total found
7
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+15.7%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 9 | 2 |
| 05/25/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | 1 |
| 03/12/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/09/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 10/28/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/18/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | 2 |
| 05/01/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/12/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/04/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 01/15/2025 | TX | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | ECA 3127830-15 | $1 Million | 10/11/2020 |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does 4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, 4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN and Oilfield / Heavy.
Is 4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP's authority currently active?
4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has 4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP been in business?
4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2002, making their authority approximately 23 years, 8 months old.
Where is 4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP located?
4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP is physically located at 657 E STATE HIGHWAY 115, KERMIT, TX 79745.
Roadside Inspection History 13 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP has been inspected 13 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 38%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9 — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 9 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-25 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-18 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-05-01 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-02-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-01-15 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-08-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
25 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for 4-STAR TANK RENTAL LP, of which 6 (24%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 6 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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