Carrier profile · USDOT 1773583 · MC647327 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Windstar Express Inc

Carroll, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+10 more
23
Power units
23
Drivers
27
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
2.0M
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
11.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 9 inspections
Driver out-of-service
3.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 27 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.49 per 1M mi
Total inspections
27
Driver inspections
27
Vehicle inspections
9
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC647327
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · National Interstate Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
23
Power units
23
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
23
Drivers
23
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
2,044,963 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1773583
MC / docket
MC-647327
Legal name
Windstar Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 19, 2008
Last MCS-150
Oct 10, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
23 (23)
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 Windstar Express Inc's USDOT number?

Windstar Express Inc's USDOT number is 1773583 and its docket number is MC647327.

Is Windstar Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Windstar Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 27 roadside inspections, a 11.1% vehicle and 3.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Windstar Express Inc's fleet?

23 power units and 23 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 10, 2025.

What insurance does Windstar Express Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Interstate Insurance Company.

Where is Windstar Express Inc located?

Windstar Express Inc is located at 1211 US Hwy 30 West, Carroll, IA, 51401-0809. Phone: (712) 792-2425.

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