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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 325836 · FF12054 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tri Star Freight System Inc

Houston, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1988
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+12 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (713) 631-1095
282
Power units
140
Drivers
265
Inspections · 24 mo
4
Crashes · 24 mo
7.2M
Annual miles
38 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 32.4% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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
32.4%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 58 of 179 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.1%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 265 inspections
Crashes
4
0 fatal2 injury4 tow-away
Crash rate 0.28 per 1M mi
Total inspections
265
Driver inspections
265
Vehicle inspections
179
People injured
3
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2012)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Freight forwarder
Active
Docket
FF12054
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Freight Forwarder of Household GoodsFreight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Aug 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Ascot Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America
  3. —Surety bond / trust · American Alternative Insurance Corporation

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
282
Power units
141
Trucks
51
Tractors owned
54
Trailers owned
140
Drivers
140
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
7,173,255 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
325836
MC / docket
FF-12054, FF-12054, MC-1742035
Legal name
Tri Star Freight System Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 25, 1988
Last MCS-150
Dec 23, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
140 (140)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Tri Star Freight System Inc's USDOT number?

Tri Star Freight System Inc's USDOT number is 325836 and its docket number is FF12054.

Is Tri Star Freight System Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker and freight forwarder operating authority.

What is Tri Star Freight System Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 265 roadside inspections, a 32.4% vehicle and 1.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 4 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Tri Star Freight System Inc's fleet?

282 power units and 140 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 23, 2025.

What insurance does Tri Star Freight System Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Ascot Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Tri Star Freight System Inc located?

Tri Star Freight System Inc is located at 5407 Mesa Drive, Houston, TX, 77028. Phone: (713) 631-1095.

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