Windstar Lines INC
Carroll, IA
Profile data updated Jul 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
275
Power Units
448
Drivers
FMCSA since 1995 (31 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
WINDSTAR LINES INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 1995. Based in Carroll, IA, they operate a fleet of 275 power units with 446 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck and Passenger.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Windstar Lines INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Motor Coach | 0 | 231 | 0 | 231 |
| School Bus 16+ | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Bus 16+ | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Windstar Lines INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 446
MCS-150 Mileage: 10,505,106 miles (2024)
Driver Information
448
Total Drivers
446
CDL Drivers
448
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by WINDSTAR LINES INC
88 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 5, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Vnhl, Van Hool, Van Hool B. Equipment breakdown: 61 MOTOR COACH, 26 BUS, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 5.6%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR COACH | 61 | 69% |
| BUS | 26 | 29% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 1% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (1 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 | 1 |
| Mids | 1 |
Vehicle makes (13 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vnhl | 35 | 39% |
| Van Hool | 22 | 25% |
| Van Hool B | 16 | 18% |
| Prevost | 4 | 4% |
| Powr | 2 | 2% |
| Vanh | 2 | 2% |
| Volvo | 2 | 2% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 1% |
| Midsota Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| Vanho | 1 | 1% |
| Motor Coac | 1 | 1% |
| Ford | 1 | 1% |
| Motorcoach | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA2030 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 1 | May 2026 |
| FX9506 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| FW6721 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| MX6606 | IA | Preo MOTOR COACH | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| FV0407 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| FX9508 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| DE3878 | IA | Vnhl BUS | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| MX6605 | IA | Preo MOTOR COACH | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| LR8130 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| FY9731 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| FS6633 | IA | Power MOTOR COACH | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| FW6888 | IA | Van Hool B BUS | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| FY3450 | IA | Vanh BUS | 4 | Jan 2026 |
| FT3719 | IA | Power MOTOR COACH | 4 | Jan 2026 |
| FW6882 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 4 | Jan 2026 |
| FV7880 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| DA1716 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| DB1305 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| LR7201 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| LR8126 | IA | Vnhl MOTOR COACH | 1 | Jan 2026 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: IA (84) · AZ (5)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 89)
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
134
Inspections
24 months
31
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-20.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2026 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | SD | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/30/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | WI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | WI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | UT | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 05/17/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/17/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/05/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/30/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | IA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | IA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | IA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | IA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 134 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$5 Million
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | XPP 1310450-00 | $5 Million | 05/01/2015 |
View Insurance History (3 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 140310 | 07/19/1995 | 06/06/2004 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 1310450 | 05/01/2004 | 05/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 140310 | 07/19/1995 | 05/01/2004 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
6
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
8
Injuries
6
Tow-Aways
6 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25/2026 | UT | BIG WATER, UT | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/23/2026 | AZ | GILA BEND, AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/12/2026 | FL | ORLANDO, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/20/2025 | MO | ST LOUIS, MO | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| 04/06/2025 | NV | NV | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/13/2025 | IA | IOWA CITY, IA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
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 WINDSTAR LINES INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, WINDSTAR LINES INC is inferred to operate: Box Truck and Passenger.
Is WINDSTAR LINES INC's authority currently active?
WINDSTAR LINES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has WINDSTAR LINES INC been in business?
WINDSTAR LINES INC has been registered with the FMCSA since July 1995, making their authority approximately 31 years old.
Where is WINDSTAR LINES INC located?
WINDSTAR LINES INC is physically located at 1903 N US HWY 71, CARROLL, IA 51401.
Roadside Inspection History 134 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
WINDSTAR LINES INC has been inspected 134 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, CA, AZ. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 1%) 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 393.62E — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-30 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | UT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-05-17 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-17 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-30 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-05 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | IA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 134 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
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), WINDSTAR LINES INC was cited for 34 violations, of which 5 (15%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 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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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC Scores
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System assigns percentile scores (0–100) across seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower percentiles indicate better safety performance compared to similar carriers. Data from FMCSA SMS public dataset, refreshed monthly.
Unsafe Driving
Hours-of-Service
Driver Fitness
Controlled Substances
Vehicle Maintenance
How to read these scores: Percentile rankings compare this carrier against similar carriers (by fleet size and operation type). A score of 25 means this carrier is safer than 75% of peers in that category. A score of 85 means only 15% of peers performed worse. FMCSA flags a BASIC as "alert" when the carrier exceeds intervention thresholds — these warrant direct verification with FMCSA.
Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System → · Pass class: AB · Total inspections in 24-mo window: 144
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