Tri Star Transport LLC
USDOT 907272 · MC-393119 · Nashville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Tri Star Transport LLC (dba Premier Sign Company) is a corporation based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 147 power units and 138 drivers, which ranks it #72 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 197 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 11.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 7 tow-away), or 4.8 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, liquids / gases, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tri Star Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Premier Sign Company |
| USDOT number | 907272 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-393119 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1720 Ed Temple Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208 |
| Phone | (615) 687-4182 |
| First registered | Sep 25, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 907272.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 135 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.1 trailers per tractor.
- 6,656,756 miles reported for 2025 – about 45,284 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 12 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 126 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 Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Tri Star Transport LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.4% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 39% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 42% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 | about average |
| Inspections | 197 | 197 with a driver check, 166 with a vehicle check, 105 BASIC violations recorded, 142 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tri Star Transport LLC?
Tri Star Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 907272 and operating authority MC-393119.
How many trucks does Tri Star Transport LLC have?
It reports 147 power units (135 tractors, 6 straight trucks) and 15 trailers, with 138 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 12, 2026).
Where is Tri Star Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Nashville, Tennessee 37208.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tri Star Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 11.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% 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.