Star Equipment Ltd is an active interstate carrier based in Des Moines, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 8 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 8 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 79% | 87% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 86% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 64% | 86% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state IA accounts for 100% of activity.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | IA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | IA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 2 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2.40 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 3.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.28 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Unsafe Driving |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | 38371H | 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 | Driver Fitness | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 393130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 39311 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 393130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 39343D | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |