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Carrier profile · USDOT 2969972 · MC016792 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Red Star Freight Lines Inc

Plainfield, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2017
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailCommodities Dry Bulk+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (872) 205-9119
3
Power units
3
Drivers
32
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
360K
Annual miles
9 yr
Registered
74
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 35.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. High crash count for fleet size: 2 crashes across 3 power units.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
35.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 6 of 17 inspections
Driver out-of-service
3.1%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 32 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 2.78 per 1M mi
Total inspections
32
Driver inspections
32
Vehicle inspections
17
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC016792
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 28, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Trisura Specialty Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFurniture
Annual mileage
360,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2969972
MC / docket
MC-16792
Legal name
Red Star Freight Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 6, 2017
Last MCS-150
Apr 14, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Red Star Freight Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Red Star Freight Lines Inc's USDOT number is 2969972 and its docket number is MC016792.

Is Red Star Freight Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Red Star Freight Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 32 roadside inspections, a 35.3% vehicle and 3.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Red Star Freight Lines Inc's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 14, 2025.

What insurance does Red Star Freight Lines Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Red Star Freight Lines Inc located?

Red Star Freight Lines Inc is located at 13520 S Budler Rd, Plainfield, IL, 60544. Phone: (872) 205-9119.

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