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5 STARS EXPRESS LLC
226 1ST AVE E STE C, SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379-1441
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Due-diligence certificate
4
Power Units
1
Drivers
3
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Unsatisfactory
Safety Rating
59
Inspections
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Public record
12 events tracked · latest Oct 29, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Identity & ownership 2
- Sep 27, 2026Phone number changed.
- Aug 23, 2026Mailing address changed in FMCSA records.
Safety & compliance 8
- Sep 15, 2026OUT OF SERVICE MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER.
- Jul 15, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 27, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 8, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Mar 30, 2026Roadside inspection, 4 violations (no OOS).
- Sep 19, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Jan 10, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Dec 14, 2024Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 2
- CurrentActive insurance on file through ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ($1,000).
- Nov 24, 2025Insurance on file through ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ($1,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal Name5 STARS EXPRESS LLC
DOT Number3709376
MC Number1301196
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationShakopee, Minnesota
Added08/25/2021
MCS-15011/18/2024
Contact Details
PhoneSign in to view
EmailSign in to view
Physical Address226 1ST AVE E STE C, SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379-1441
Mailing AddressPO BOX 803, WAITE PARK, MN, 56387-2401
Other Companies at This Address
Address226 1ST AVE E STE C, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379-1441
1
Others here
2
Distinct phones
2
Active
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BROTHERS CARGO LLC | 3537123 | Sign in | Active |
| 5 STARS EXPRESS LLC this company | 3709376 | Sign in | Active |
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC1301196
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating4 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 5.77 · 6 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure 1.1 · 9 insp with violations
Above Cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .13 · 1 insp with violations
Above Cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 6.05 · 15 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage700,000 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
1
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
1
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingUnsatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Driver OOS2.8% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS39.1% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review03/23/2026
Insurance
Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 07/13/2026
CompanyACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #S0336CA000139-00
Last checked10/29/2026
Active Policies1
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet4 units
Drivers1
Mileage700,000 mi
Operating4 years
MCS-15011/2024
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away3
Safety RatingUnsatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total36
Out of Service1
OOS Rate2.8%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total23
Out of Service9
OOS Rate39.1%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 03/23/2026 | Rated: 05/24/2026
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2024
14 · 1 OOS -
2025
17 · 8 OOS ▲
2026
11 · 2 OOS ▼
Crashes
2024
2 crashes -
2025
2 crashes =
2026
0 crashes ▼
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jul 2026, 33 inspections, 10 resulted in out-of-service (30.3% OOS rate).
Driver Out-of-Service
1 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service
11 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (4)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2025 | KINGSTON | MN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Rain | Wet | Daylight |
| 01/10/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Other/Unknown | Dry | Dawn |
| 12/14/2024 | I035 | KS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 05/26/2024 | SAINT CLOUD | MN | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dawn |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
74 roadside violations across 33 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
46 violations · 15 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
20 violations · 1 OOS
Unsafe Driving
8 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (42)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | ST CLAIR MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/27/2026 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | PAYNESVILLE MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/08/2026 | MS | Driver-Only (Level III) | FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/30/2026 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/07/2026 | OK | Driver-Only (Level III) | LOVE PORT ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/28/2026 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/16/2026 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-29 SB SALIX | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/13/2026 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | WHEELERSBURG OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/11/2026 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | BRISTOL SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/09/2026 | KS | Driver-Only (Level III) | CONCORDIA KS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/05/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | ANAYA ST AND JACKSON | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/16/2025 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | KS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/14/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/13/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | JEFFERSON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/12/2025 | MS | Driver-Only (Level III) | NEAR NASA SCALE I-10 EAST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/03/2025 | TN | Full (Level I) | MANCHESTER TN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/23/2025 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LONDON | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/22/2025 | KY | Full (Level I) | KUTTAWA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/19/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I80 EB MM 125 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/19/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/02/2025 | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | STEELE MO | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/26/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/05/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | THOMSON GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/10/2025 | IA | Full (Level I) | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/08/2025 | MN | Full (Level I) | BROOKLYN PARK MN | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/06/2025 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | JEFFERSON SD | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/01/2025 | KY | Full (Level I) | KUTTAWA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/15/2025 | WV | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOUNT HOPE WV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/30/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | REST AREA ON MM 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/14/2024 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | LYON COUNTY - 111 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/10/2024 | MS | Walk-Around (Level II) | TISHOMINGO COUNTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/15/2024 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | JANESVILLE WI | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/01/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | BRAINERD MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/28/2024 | ND | Full (Level I) | JOLIETTE ND | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/27/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | HWY 27, ARGYLE,IOWA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/30/2024 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/17/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-75 NB @ SAFE ENFORCEMENT SIT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/23/2024 | AL | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/15/2024 | MN | Full (Level I) | WEST LAKELAND MN | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/15/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/05/2024 | TN | Walk-Around (Level II) | ARDMORE TN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/31/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROCHESTER | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections36
Unsafe Driving
6 viols
HOS Compliance
ALERT 9 viols
Driver Fitness
ALERT 1 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
15 viols
Out of Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescind Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | 2026-09-15 |
| 2026-05-24 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | 2026-07-07 |
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | S0336CA000139-00 | $1,000,000 | 11/24/2025 | - | - |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936804 | $750,000 | 11/24/2023 | 11/24/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936804 | $750,000 | 11/24/2022 | 11/24/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | WMC1936804 | $750,000 | 11/24/2022 | 11/24/2023 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936804 | $750,000 | 11/24/2021 | 11/24/2022 | Cancelled |
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | S0336CA000139-00 | $1,000,000 | 11/24/2025 |
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1301196 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 12/03/2021 | OUT OF SERVICE | 09/15/2026 |
| MC1301196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/30/2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/14/2023 |
| MC1301196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/28/2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/22/2024 |
| MC1301196 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/28/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/23/2022 |
| MC1301196 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 09/18/2026 | - | - |
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