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STAR EQUIPMENT LTD

DOT 224456
MC 815925
Entity Carrier
1401 2ND AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3404 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
224456
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Overview

STAR EQUIPMENT LTD is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jun 2025, based in Des Moines, Iowa, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 8 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Private Property. Its equipment types on file include Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
12.5%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
60%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJun 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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13 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

8
Inspections, 24 mo
21
Violations, 24 mo
6
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-06-23
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-20
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 2)
2026-04-20
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-10
390.21TB — Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required (Unit 1)
2026-03-30
391.41A — Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-03-30
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2026-03-30
393.95A — No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher (Unit 2)
2026-03-30
396.3A1BOS — BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-03-30
393.48A — Inoperative/defective brakes (Unit 2)
2026-03-30
393.48A — Inoperative/defective brakes (Unit 2)
2026-03-30
393.48A — Inoperative/defective brakes (Unit 2)
2026-03-30
393.48A — Inoperative/defective brakes (Unit 2)
2026-03-30
393.128 — No/improper securement of vehicles (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-03-30
393.104F3 — Loose or unfastened tiedown (Unit 2)
2025-04-18
393.130 — No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-04-18
383.71H — License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required (Unit D)
2025-04-18
392.16 — Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2025-02-20
393.11 — No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required (Unit 1)
2025-02-20
393.130 — No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-02-20
393.43D — No or defective automatic trailer brake (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-01-31
392.16 — Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units8
Drivers36
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-815925

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is STAR EQUIPMENT LTD authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 224456 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does STAR EQUIPMENT LTD carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is STAR EQUIPMENT LTD's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 12.5% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does STAR EQUIPMENT LTD operate?
It runs 8 power units with 36 drivers on file.

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1401 2ND AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50314-3404
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