Somastar Transportation LLC

Interstate
(4 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Minneapolis, MN 55430
USDOT
2480524
Docket
MC858401

Overview

Somastar Transportation LLC is an active interstate freight carrier based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Somastar Transportation LLC has been authorized to operate under MC858401 and USDOT 2480524.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 0 0
Leased 10 10 0

Freight types

  • General Freight
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck types

  • Van

Shipment types

  • Full Truckload
  • Parcel
MCS-150 Mileage
874,992 (2021)
Electronic Tracking
0% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Safety

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 06/09/2014 (8 years, 11 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 3 0 2 6.75 58.9%
Unsafe Driving 1 0 0 0.37 3.7%
Hours of Service Compliance 1 1 0 0.91 37.8%
Driver Fitness 1 1 1 0.43 40%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Crashes 0 0 1 1
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 10 1 10% 6.65%
Vehicle 3 1 33.33% 22.15%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Integrity Insurance Company
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
CA 2876703
Effective date
06/02/2023
Address
671 S. High Street, Columbus, OH, US, 43216
Phone
+1-614-445-2467

PA

Verified Broker from Pennsylvania

November 12, 2021

“Full Truckload from Monticello, IN to Cold Spring, MN”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

Likes

We worked with Dispatcher Adelle on this load and she was great. Prompt with updates whenever we called and kept her drivers on track.

Dislikes

We did not have any problems or complaints about the service we received.


Lanes
Monticello, IN to Cold Spring, MN
Freight Details
Beverages
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
IL

Verified Broker from Illinois

August 03, 2021

“Full Truckload from Monticello, IN to Cold Spring, MN”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

Likes

Hamza provided plenty of updates during transit and gave in and out calls at the shipper and receiver.

Dislikes

I would highly recommend working with Adelle and Hamza. No issues with the carrier.


Lanes
Monticello, IN to Cold Spring, MN
Freight Details
Beverages
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
IL

Verified Broker from Illinois

July 15, 2021

“Full Truckload from Fort Worth, TX to Cold Spring, MN”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

Likes

Tasha in dispatching did a great job managing the load. Provided solid updates

Dislikes

Would have preferred to have the driver info in case we could not reach dispatch.


Lanes
Fort Worth, TX to Cold Spring, MN
Freight Details
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

March 17, 2021

“Full Truckload from Greenwood, IN to Minneapolis, MN”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
7/10

Likes

Carrier was expensive but helped us of out a bind after a fallout. Arrived asap as instructed and had no problem scaling over 45k.

Dislikes

Would use more often if the rates were more in line with the market


Lanes
Greenwood, IN to Minneapolis, MN
Freight Details
Beverages
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking