Four Star Transportation Co
USDOT 583502 · MC-281032 · Melvindale, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Four Star Transportation Co is a corporation based in Melvindale, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 120 power units and 115 drivers, which ranks it #116 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 125 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 50.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% 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 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 17 tow-away), or 15.0 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, commodities dry bulk, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Four Star Transportation Co |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 583502 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-281032 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2947 Greenfield Road, Melvindale, MI 48122 |
| Phone | (313) 386-0100 |
| First registered | Dec 8, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 583502.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 350 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,550,786 miles reported for 2025 – about 79,590 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 115 CDL drivers; 115 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Four Star Transportation Co | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 50.0% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 165% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 53% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 15.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 234% higher than average |
| Inspections | 125 | 125 with a driver check, 52 with a vehicle check, 120 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 31, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMS Freight LLC USDOT 3047571 | Melvindale | 573 | 563 | 31 | 29.4% | 1 |
| Alden Logistics Inc USDOT 888722 | Melvindale | 193 | 95 | 20 | 54.5% | 4 |
| Ara Express LLC USDOT 3758096 | Melvindale | 190 | 140 | 52 | 20.7% | 5 |
| A & S Express Transport LLC USDOT 2950753 | Melvindale | 90 | 45 | 13 | 50.0% | 0 |
| LTS Logistics Inc USDOT 4234667 | Melvindale | 90 | 90 | 42 | 18.2% | 1 |
| Schaefer Express LLC USDOT 3501398 | Melvindale | 80 | 80 | 45 | 15.4% | 2 |
| Golden Gate Transport LLC USDOT 3825402 | Melvindale | 80 | 80 | 55 | 26.7% | 10 |
| Alsaqqaf Logistics LLC USDOT 4187090 | Melvindale | 75 | 66 | 19 | 40.0% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Four Star Transportation Co?
Four Star Transportation Co is registered with USDOT number 583502 and operating authority MC-281032.
How many trucks does Four Star Transportation Co have?
It reports 120 power units (120 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 350 trailers, with 115 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 28, 2026).
Where is Four Star Transportation Co located?
Its registered physical address is in Melvindale, Michigan 48122.
What is the out-of-service rate of Four Star Transportation Co?
Over 24 months, 50.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% 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.