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Tri Star Freight System Inc

Interstate
(8 reviews) 5.0 out of 5
5407 Mesa Drive Houston, TX US 77028
USDOT
325836
Docket
MC203287, FF012054

Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
6
On Time Delivery
6
Consistent Tracking
6
Strong Dispatcher Communication
5
Strong Driver Communication
5
Friendly
4
Easy to Work With
4
Easy to Onboard
2
Clean Equipment
2
Good Delivery Condition
2
Knowledgeable
1

Overview

Tri Star Freight System, Inc., is your trusted partner for secure transportation of your cargo. We have over 30 years’ experience of exceptional service in the trucking and shipping industry and the knowledge to safely transport your goods.

We have diverse trucking services so that we can find the best solution for shipping your cargo with our safe and reliable owner operators. We offer services in intermodal, van, flatbed, freight forwarding and customized warehousing, including container stripping and stuffing, crating, cross docking and inventory management in our warehouses.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 32 49 3
Leased 105 65 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Chemicals
  • Beverages

Truck Types

  • Box Truck
  • Container
  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Oversized
  • Flatbed
  • Power Only
  • Step Deck

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
  • Less than Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Consolidation
  • Drayage
  • Cross-docking
  • Hazardous Materials
MCS-150 Mileage
6,789,348 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
88% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Tri Star Freight System Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters Terminal

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 12/14/2005 (19 years, 1 month)
Contract Active — 12/14/2005 (19 years, 1 month)
Contract Active — 10/05/2017 (7 years, 3 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property
Household

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 276 26 69 6.77 57%
Unsafe Driving 29 16 0 2.22 31.3%
Hours of Service Compliance 39 13 1 0.58 31.3%
Driver Fitness 2 2 2 0.04 3.7%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 1 2
Tow-away 1 3 4 8
Crash Reports 1 3 5 9

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 234 3 1.28% 6.67%
Vehicle 152 51 33.55% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Type
BIPD (Primary)
Company Name
Falls Lake National Insurance Company
Policy Limit
$1,000,000
Policy Number
NISTK2400019
Effective Date
08/01/2024

Insurance Type
Cargo
Company Name
Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America
Policy Number
6J775974
Effective Date
09/25/2017

Bond Coverage

Bond Type
Surety Bond
Company Name
American Alternative Insurance Corporation
Policy Number
MC203287
Effective Date
01/17/2014

Bond Type
Surety Bond
Company Name
American Alternative Insurance Corporation
Policy Number
MC203287
Effective Date
10/01/2013

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OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

November 11, 2024

“Full Truckload from El Paso, TX to Casa Grande, AZ”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

This team took over a reefer load after another team fell off short notice and did a great job. The driver stayed on tracking and arrived on time for both sides. They had no issues and made our job very easy on this load.


Lanes
El Paso, TX to Casa Grande, AZ
Freight Details
Refrigerated Food
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
FL

Verified Broker from Florida

November 08, 2024

“Full Truckload from Atlanta, GA to Houston, TX”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

Tri Star Freight System ran a refrigerated food load for us. They sent in clean, reliable equipment that maintained temperature throughout transit. Dispatch communicated well. Driver tracking was accepted. Great option for reefer shipments.


Lanes
Atlanta, GA to Houston, TX
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

November 08, 2024

“Full Truckload from El Paso, TX to Casa Grande, AZ”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

Great carrier! Smooth tracking throughout the haul, with no issues. The driver was punctual for both pickup and delivery appointments, and communication from both the dispatcher and driver was excellent.


Lanes
El Paso, TX to Casa Grande, AZ
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

November 08, 2024

“Reliable Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly

The communication from the Tri Star Freight team was great. We received the necessary updates. The driver provided excellent tracking throughout the load. Would recommend them to any broker.


Lanes
El Paso, TX to Casa Grande, AZ
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

November 08, 2024

“Full Truckload from Seguin, TX to Dayton, TX”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication

Excellent service every time. The driver was on time for the pickup and delivery. Freight arrived in great condition. Easy to reach for updates.


Lanes
Seguin, TX to Dayton, TX
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional