Moonstar Express LLC
USDOT 2783179 · MC-927085 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Moonstar Express LLC is a company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 79 power units and 29 drivers, which ranks it #318 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 144 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 26.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 7.6 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Moonstar Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2783179 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-927085 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2750 Grant Ave Suite B, Philadelphia, PA 19114 |
| Phone | (215) 666-0595 |
| First registered | Jul 20, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2783179.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 12 | 0 |
- 0.37 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.3 trailers per tractor.
- 24,191,460 miles reported for 2025 – about 306,221 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 88% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 29 CDL drivers; 29 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 Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Moonstar Express LLC | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.2% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 28% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 58% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.6 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 60% higher than average |
| Inspections | 144 | 144 with a driver check, 80 with a vehicle check, 130 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Moonstar Express LLC?
Moonstar Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 2783179 and operating authority MC-927085.
How many trucks does Moonstar Express LLC have?
It reports 79 power units (79 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 22 trailers, with 29 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 24, 2026).
Where is Moonstar Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114.
What is the out-of-service rate of Moonstar Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 26.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% 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.