Gold Star Express LLC
USDOT 2369624 · MC-812858 · Bowling Green, Kentucky · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Gold Star Express LLC is a company based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 80 power units and 38 drivers, which ranks it #45 by fleet size among 98 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kentucky. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 57 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 32.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.8 per 100 power units versus 4.8 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, us mail, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gold Star Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2369624 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-812858 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 340 Mitch Mcconnell Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101 |
| Phone | (270) 796-6650 |
| First registered | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2369624.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 40 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.47 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 1,780,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 22,250 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 38 CDL drivers; 38 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Kentucky carriers with 50+ units (98).
| Measure | Gold Star Express LLC | Same size, US | KY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.1% | 20.5% | 21.3% | 57% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 21% lower than average |
| Inspections | 57 | 57 with a driver check, 28 with a vehicle check, 41 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 18, 2019) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gold Star Express LLC?
Gold Star Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 2369624 and operating authority MC-812858.
How many trucks does Gold Star Express LLC have?
It reports 80 power units (40 tractors, 40 straight trucks) and 40 trailers, with 38 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 8, 2026).
Where is Gold Star Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gold Star Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 32.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.