Five Star Transport LLC
Mt Pleasant, SC
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
59
Power Units
59
Drivers
FMCSA since 1996 (30 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 1996. Based in Mt Pleasant, SC, they operate a fleet of 59 power units with 59 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Intermodal, Power Only and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Five Star Transport LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Five Star Transport LLC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 59
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,766,463 miles (2024)
Driver Information
59
Total Drivers
59
CDL Drivers
59
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC
77 trucks and 19 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 1, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Cimc Vehicles Group Co, International. Equipment breakdown: 43 TRUCK TRACTOR, 33 INTERMODAL CHASSIS, 19 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 (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 43 | 45% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 33 | 34% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 19 | 20% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (19 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 | 19 |
| Cimc Vehic | 4 |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
| Tara | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Cheeth | 1 |
| Cheetah | 1 |
| Kwik Equip | 1 |
| Mecox Reso | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ajax | 1 |
| Cheetah Ch | 1 |
| OT | 1 |
| Wilson | 1 |
| Cima | 1 |
| Intermodal Container Chassis or Trailer | 9 |
| Incomplete Trailer Chassis | 6 |
| Equipment Trailer | 1 |
| 41 ft | 4 |
| 53 ft | 3 |
| 40 ft | 2 |
| 48 ft | 2 |
| 46 ft | 2 |
| 45 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 16 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 19 | 20% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 17 | 18% |
| International | 13 | 14% |
| Cheetah Chassis | 8 | 9% |
| Peterbilt | 6 | 6% |
| Kenworth | 5 | 5% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 5 | 5% |
| Jansteel | 4 | 4% |
| Hyundai Steel Industries, Inc. | 3 | 3% |
| Monon | 2 | 2% |
| Hercules Ajax | 2 | 2% |
| Wilson Trailer Co. | 1 | 1% |
| Mecox Reso | 1 | 1% |
| Kwik Equipment Sales | 1 | 1% |
| Armor Chassis | 1 | 1% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 1% |
| Tarasport Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 1 | 1% |
| Ajax Trail | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C143EZ | GA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 506-8880 | ME | Cheetah Ch INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 2126814 | IN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| P879701 | IN | Cimc Vehic INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 2 | May 2026 |
| 2979711 | IN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| PE68690 | IN | Jansteel INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 2 | May 2026 |
| P879710 | IN | OT SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3745545 | IN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 434182TM | VA | Wilson SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| C832DJ | GA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 5216855 | ME | Cheetah Ch INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 2610777 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 278296B | ME | Mecox Reso SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 3685783 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 5521472 | ME | Cheetah Ch SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 3744904 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 3820350 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| 3690213 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jan 2026 |
| U622859 | TN | Kwik Equip SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| C773AF | GA | Other TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Dec 2025 |
Plate registrations span 11 states: IN (38) · ME (25) · TN (10) · GA (8) · LA (6) · FL (2) · MI (2) · MD (2) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 96)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
77
Inspections
24 months
130
Violations
Total found
23
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+5.5%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | MS | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | VA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | VA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/06/2026 | VA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/01/2026 | IN | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 04/01/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/23/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/16/2026 | SC | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 02/13/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/23/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/05/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/03/2025 | GA | Driver Only | 6 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 77 inspections.
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
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | 91X | L25A5600 | $1 Million | 12/31/2025 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L24A5600 | 12/31/2024 | 12/31/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L23A5600 | 12/31/2023 | 12/31/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L22A5600 | 12/31/2022 | 12/31/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L21A5600 | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L20A5600 | 12/31/2020 | 12/31/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L19A5600 | 12/27/2019 | 12/31/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A5600 | 09/01/2018 | 12/27/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L 06A 56 00 | 04/01/2006 | 12/13/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 2055764 | 07/01/2010 | 12/13/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | N007112 | 12/06/2000 | 12/06/2001 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LL003 | 12/06/2000 | 12/06/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 2055764 | 07/01/2010 | 11/22/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L 06A 56 00 | 04/01/2006 | 10/29/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A5600 | 09/01/2017 | 09/01/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A5600 | 07/01/2017 | 09/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 2055764 | 11/22/2010 | 07/12/2013 | CANCEL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A5600 | 07/01/2016 | 07/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L15A5600 | 07/01/2015 | 07/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L14A5600 | 07/01/2014 | 07/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L13A5600 | 06/30/2013 | 07/01/2014 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
7
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
7
Tow-Aways
7 FMCSA-recordable · 7 state-recordable
Of 7 reported crashes: 3 in adverse weather · 3 on adverse road surfaces · 3 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dawn |
| 11/28/2025 | GA | Not Reported, GA | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/29/2025 | MI | Lincoln Twp, MI | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 12/18/2024 | LA | RURAL, LA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 12/10/2024 | LA | RURAL, LA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 11/25/2024 | MI | KENTWOOD, MI | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Dark — lit |
| 10/14/2024 | GA | GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Intermodal, Power Only and Box Truck.
Is FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC's authority currently active?
FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC been in business?
FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1996, making their authority approximately 30 years, 3 months old.
Where is FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC located?
FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC is physically located at 950 HOUSTON NORTHCUTT, MT PLEASANT, SC 29464.
Roadside Inspection History 77 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC has been inspected 77 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in LA, VA, GA. Out of these, 17 inspections (about 22%) 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 395.24 — 9 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-06 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-01 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-01 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-23 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-16 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-13 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-23 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-05 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-03 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 6 | — |
| 2025-11-28 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-25 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-25 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2025-11-24 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-23 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-10-23 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-10-12 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-07 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-15 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-04 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
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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
112 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for FIVE STAR TRANSPORT LLC, of which 23 (21%) 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 | 91 | 21 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
FREIGHTMASTER USA LLC
DOT 1729039 · MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
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DOT 951978 · MT PLEASANT, SC
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DOT 659150 · MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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