Tri Star Freight System Inc
USDOT 325836 · FF-12054, FF-12054, MC-203287 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Tri Star Freight System Inc is a corporation based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 282 power units and 140 drivers, which ranks it #121 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 266 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 2.5 per 100 power units versus 4.2 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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| Legal name | Tri Star Freight System Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 325836 |
| Operating authority (docket) | FF-12054, FF-12054, MC-203287 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5407 Mesa Drive, Houston, TX 77028 |
| Phone | (713) 631-1095 |
| First registered | Aug 25, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 325836.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 51 | 88 | 0 |
| Trailers | 54 | 36 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.6 trailers per tractor.
- 7,173,255 miles reported for 2025 – about 25,437 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 46% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 140 CDL drivers; 105 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 35 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Tri Star Freight System Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.3% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 82% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 44% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 40% lower than average |
| Inspections | 266 | 266 with a driver check, 183 with a vehicle check, 323 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 2, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tri Star Freight System Inc?
Tri Star Freight System Inc is registered with USDOT number 325836 and operating authority FF-12054, FF-12054, MC-203287.
How many trucks does Tri Star Freight System Inc have?
It reports 282 power units (139 tractors, 2 straight trucks) and 90 trailers, with 140 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 23, 2025).
Where is Tri Star Freight System Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77028.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tri Star Freight System Inc?
Over 24 months, 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.