Americanstar Transport LLC
USDOT 1986353 · MC-631202, MC-703067 · North Richland, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Americanstar Transport LLC is a company based in North Richland, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 201 power units and 296 drivers, which ranks it #175 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 504 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 13.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (13 injuries, 0 fatalities, 17 tow-away), or 8.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Americanstar Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1986353 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-631202, MC-703067 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5755 Rufe Snow Dr Suite 190, North Richland, TX 76182 |
| Phone | (888) 227-9844 |
| First registered | Jan 21, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1986353.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 201 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 344 | 0 |
- 1.47 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 25,080,194 miles reported for 2025 – about 124,777 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 37% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 296 CDL drivers; 226 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 70 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Americanstar Transport LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 28% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 16% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 89% higher than average |
| Inspections | 504 | 504 with a driver check, 207 with a vehicle check, 238 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 29, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Americanstar Transport LLC?
Americanstar Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 1986353 and operating authority MC-631202, MC-703067.
How many trucks does Americanstar Transport LLC have?
It reports 201 power units (201 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 344 trailers, with 296 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2026).
Where is Americanstar Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in North Richland, Texas 76182.
What is the out-of-service rate of Americanstar Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 13.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.