Tri Star Freight System Inc
- USDOT
- 325836
- Docket
- FF012054, MC203287, MC1742035
- Website
- Tri Star Freight System Inc
Updated November 4, 2026
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
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Overview
Tri Star Freight System Inc is a 282-truck interstate dry van, reefer, and flatbed carrier in Houston, TX. Rated 5.0/5 by 8 shippers. Carrier authority active since Dec 2005 (MC203287, USDOT 325836), satisfactory safety rating, insurance on file. Lanes: El Paso, TX → Casa Grande, AZ; Atlanta, GA → Houston, TX; Seguin, TX → Dayton, TX.
About Tri Star Freight System Inc
Provided by the carrier
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 | 51 | 54 | 2 |
| Leased | 88 | 36 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Household Goods
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Liquids/Gases
- Intermodal Containers
- Oilfield Equipment
- Meat
- Chemicals
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Construction
Truck Types
- Box Truck
- Container
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Oversized
- Flatbed
- Power Only
- Step Deck
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- Less than Truckload
Specialized Services
- Drayage
- Consolidation
- Cross-docking
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 7,173,255 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 88% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Tri Star Freight System Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 12/14/2005 (20 years, 10 months)
- Freight Forwarder Active — 10/05/2017 (9 years, 4 weeks)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
- Household
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 261 | 28 | 0 | 5.86 | 45.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 37 | 11 | 0 | 2.16 | 30.6% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 25 | 9 | 0 | 0.27 | 17.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.06 | 4.4% |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 265 | 3 | 1.13% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 179 | 58 | 32.4% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Ascot Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- SPAU1000001900
- Effective Date
- 08/01/2026
- Insurance Type
- Cargo
- Company Name
- Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
- Policy Limit
- $5,000
- Policy Number
- 6J775974
- Effective Date
- 09/25/2017
Bond Coverage
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- American Alternative Insurance Corporation
- Policy Limit
- $75,000
- Policy Number
- MC203287
- Effective Date
- 06/25/2025
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- American Alternative Insurance Corporation
- Policy Limit
- $75,000
- Policy Number
- MC203287
- Effective Date
- 10/01/2013
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- American Alternative Insurance Corporation
- Policy Limit
- $75,000
- Policy Number
- MC203287
- Effective Date
- 01/17/2014
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from El Paso, TX to Casa Grande, AZ”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- 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
Verified Broker from Florida
“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
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from El Paso, TX to Casa Grande, AZ”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- 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
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Reliable Carrier”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- 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
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from Seguin, TX to Dayton, TX”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- 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
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
