Star Cartage Co Inc
USDOT 536988 · MC-174491 · Toledo, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Star Cartage Co Inc is a corporation based in Toledo, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 100 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #261 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 94 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 2 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 5.0 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, building materials, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Star Cartage Co Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 536988 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-174491 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 370 Matzinger Road, Toledo, OH 43612 |
| Phone | (937) 704-4080 |
| First registered | Sep 16, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 536988.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 210 | 35 | 0 |
- 0.70 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,222,616 miles reported for 2025 – about 52,226 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 87% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 70 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Star Cartage Co Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.8% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 47% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 22% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.0 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 11% higher than average |
| Inspections | 94 | 94 with a driver check, 36 with a vehicle check, 64 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 4, 1995) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Star Cartage Co Inc?
Star Cartage Co Inc is registered with USDOT number 536988 and operating authority MC-174491.
How many trucks does Star Cartage Co Inc have?
It reports 100 power units (100 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 245 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 25, 2026).
Where is Star Cartage Co Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Toledo, Ohio 43612.
What is the out-of-service rate of Star Cartage Co Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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.