Star Distributors INC
West Haven, CT
Profile data updated Jun 16, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
96
Power Units
76
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in West Haven, CT, they operate a fleet of 96 power units with 76 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Star Distributors INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Tractors | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Trailers | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Star Distributors INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 76
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,101,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
76
Total Drivers
76
CDL Drivers
2
Interstate Drivers
74
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC
26 trucks and 6 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 8, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, International, Stoughton Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 23 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 6 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 12.5% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 23 | 72% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 19% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 9% |
Trailers (6 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 | 6 |
| Stoughton | 3 |
| Mick | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Inter | 1 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 13 | 41% |
| International | 12 | 38% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 3 | 9% |
| Hino | 2 | 6% |
| Mickey Truck Bodies Inc. | 1 | 3% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 3% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BK20914 | CT | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| 55753A | CT | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| AU45861 | CT | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| J44826 | CT | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Jan 2026 |
| AB16794 | CT | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| BG66863 | CT | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| AB16793 | CT | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| AU45860 | CT | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| J94155 | CT | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| AU44065 | CT | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| BK22782 | CT | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 252050A | ME | Mick SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| AU45865 | CT | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| AU45867 | CT | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| BM71845 | CT | Inter SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2025 |
| BA88611 | CT | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2025 |
| AE44668 | CT | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| H82783 | CT | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2025 |
| BK20949 | CT | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| BT81352 | CT | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Feb 2025 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: CT (30) · ME (2)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 32)
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
42
Inspections
24 months
42
Violations
Total found
6
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-7.4%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | CT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | CT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | CT | Full | 8 | 2 |
| 05/08/2026 | CT | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/13/2026 | NY | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/19/2026 | CT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/30/2026 | CT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/13/2026 | CT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/30/2025 | CT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/05/2025 | CT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/25/2025 | CT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/14/2025 | CT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/19/2025 | CT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/19/2025 | CT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 42 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
Check FMCSA Insurance Database →View Insurance History (3 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4187234-1 | 07/18/2000 | 07/18/2001 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4187234-0 | 07/18/1999 | 07/18/2000 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0054633 | 01/08/1999 | 07/18/1999 | CANCEL |
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Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | CT | COVENTRY, CT | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/25/2025 | CT | NEW HAVEN, CT | 0 | 1 | No |
| 08/29/2024 | CT | TRUMBULL, CT | 0 | 0 | Yes |
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 STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Box Truck.
Is STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC's authority currently active?
STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC been in business?
STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC located?
STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC is physically located at 460 FRONTAGE RD, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516.
Roadside Inspection History 42 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC has been inspected 42 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CT, NY. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 7%) 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 392.2-SLLLR — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | CT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-08 | CT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-30 | CT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-30 | CT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-05 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-25 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-14 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-19 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-19 | CT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-19 | CT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-07-02 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-23 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-19 | CT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-16 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-15 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-13 | CT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
| 2025-05-12 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-06 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-02-27 | CT | 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
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC was cited for 36 violations, of which 6 (17%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 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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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.
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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