Polestar Transport INC
Dartmouth, NS
DBA: ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
66
Power Units
63
Drivers
FMCSA since 1987 (39 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 1987. Based in Dartmouth, NS, they operate a fleet of 66 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Polestar Transport INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 66 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Trailers | 557 | 0 | 0 | 557 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Polestar Transport INC is authorized to transport the following 14 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 16,427,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
63
Total Drivers
63
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC
57 trucks and 135 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 2, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Freightliner, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 135 SEMI-TRAILER, 56 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 135 | 70% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 56 | 29% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (135 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 | 135 |
| Utility Trailer | 93 |
| Wabash | 15 |
| Manac | 11 |
| Vanguard National | 8 |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Vangu | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 134 |
| 53 ft | 121 |
| 52 ft | 11 |
| 56 ft | 1 |
| 28 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 99 |
| 3 axles | 26 |
| 1 axle | 2 |
Vehicle makes (15 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 92 | 48% |
| Freightliner | 29 | 15% |
| Volvo Truck | 13 | 7% |
| Wabash Vans | 12 | 6% |
| Manac | 11 | 6% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 8 | 4% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 6 | 3% |
| International | 5 | 3% |
| Kenworth | 5 | 3% |
| Peterbilt | 3 | 2% |
| Wabash | 3 | 2% |
| Mack | 2 | 1% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 1 | 1% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| Utility Trailer | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR52513 | NS | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| PT88107 | NS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PR48240 | NS | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| J6805V | ON | Vangu SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PR52192 | NS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | May 2026 |
| PT74966 | NS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PR48782 | NS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | May 2026 |
| PT89456 | NS | Manac SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PR51144 | NS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | May 2026 |
| PR48762 | NS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| PT81457 | NS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PT80573 | NS | Manac SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PR48763 | NS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | May 2026 |
| PT85074 | NS | Manac SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| PR52963 | NB | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| PT72921 | NS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PR49948 | NS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | Apr 2026 |
| PT89457 | NS | Manac SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PT79287 | NS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PT87959 | NS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: NS (150) · NB (21) · ON (18) · OK (2) · PQ (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 192)
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
140
Inspections
24 months
64
Violations
Total found
9
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-13.1%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | ME | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | ME | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | ME | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | ME | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | ME | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | ME | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | ME | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | ME | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/18/2026 | ME | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/18/2026 | ME | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | ME | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2026 | ME | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/23/2026 | ME | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/14/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 5 | ✓ |
| 04/09/2026 | ME | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 140 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
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 91X | RMBA 23177150 | $1 Million | 04/30/2025 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9999601 | 10/15/2018 | 10/15/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9999601 | 01/06/2005 | 10/15/2018 | NAMECHG | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9999601 | 01/06/2005 | 10/15/2018 | NAMECHG | |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | 40648681 | 09/01/1998 | 09/01/1998 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | NO802 0171 87167 | 04/01/1994 | 06/12/1995 | CANCEL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9999601 | 10/15/2018 | 05/27/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9999601 | 10/15/2018 | 05/27/2023 | CANCEL | |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | 40648681 | 09/01/1998 | 05/24/2002 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CA6640648681 | 04/01/1995 | 05/23/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TPP9808430 | 04/30/2023 | 04/30/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | RMBA 23177150 | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9999601 | 10/15/2018 | 04/30/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 500006 | 04/01/2002 | 04/30/2004 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 500006 | 04/01/2002 | 04/30/2004 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 500006 | 04/01/2002 | 04/01/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 500006 | 04/01/2002 | 04/01/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 80580631 | 04/01/1995 | 04/01/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CA6640648681 | 05/23/1995 | 04/01/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 2651813 | 04/01/2004 | 01/06/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 2651814 | 04/01/2004 | 01/06/2005 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
6
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
6
Tow-Aways
6 FMCSA-recordable · 5 state-recordable
Of 6 reported crashes: 2 in adverse weather · 2 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2026 | MA | EASTON, MA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/08/2025 | NJ | ELIZABETH, NJ | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/05/2025 | VA | VA | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 04/26/2025 | NY | NY | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Fog · Wet · Dawn |
| 03/16/2025 | ME | WESLEY, ME | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/06/2025 | ME | SABATTUS, ME | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal and Box Truck.
Is POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC's authority currently active?
POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC been in business?
POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 1987, making their authority approximately 39 years, 6 months old.
Where is POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC located?
POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC is physically located at 80 GUILDFORD AVE, DARTMOUTH, NS B3B 0G3.
Roadside Inspection History 140 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC has been inspected 140 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in ME, NY, MD. Out of these, 8 inspections (about 6%) 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 393.45B2-B-AIR — 8 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | ME | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-23 | ME | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2026-04-09 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-13 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-20 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | ME | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-10 | ME | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 140 inspections. View full history →
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
45 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC, of which 9 (20%) 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 | 32 | 8 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
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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