REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC, DOT #3156981 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
8 of your 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently South Carolina on November 7, 2025.
Your latest, Missouri on August 27, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 9 trucks and 9 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in BUFORD, Georgia (USDOT #3156981). As of October 22, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 57/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 47 recent inspection(s) and 126 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's record points to
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Out of service on 8 inspections of 31 in the last 24 months, most recently November 7, 2025. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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57/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Aug. 27, 2026, Missouri. No violations.
- May 30, 2026, Georgia. 4 violations, none out of service. Written up for an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.24).
- May 18, 2026, Georgia. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- March 2, 2026, Georgia. 4 violations, none out of service. Written up for a false logbook entry (49 CFR 395.8), a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.82), and an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.24).
- Jan. 13, 2026, Mississippi. No violations.
- Dec. 22, 2025, South Carolina. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC108494, motor property common carrier authority, granted on October 30, 2018.
FMCSA served an involuntary revocation notice on this authority in the last 24 months, on September 29, 2025, and it was discontinued on October 22, 2025.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, Benchmark Insurance Company's, effective October 24, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC: BUFORD, Georgia Trucking Company
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet operating out of BUFORD, Georgia with USDOT number 3156981. The company operates 9 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 57/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC has undergone 47 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 23.4%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 14.9%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC carries 126 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated August 27, 2026. Across 47 recorded inspections, the record carries 8 driver out-of-service violations and 20 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 57/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 57 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 9 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 695,958 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 9 tractors, 9 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 9 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 2 crash events involving REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 0 involved a reported injury, and 2 resulted in a tow-away. 2 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: I-10, RURAL, LA on September 17, 2026.
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across South Carolina (11), Georgia (7), Mississippi (7). The concentration in South Carolina is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 47 recorded inspections, REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's 23.4% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 14.9% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | MO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-30 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-18 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-02 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-13 | MS | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-22 | SC | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-15 | AL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-07 | SC | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-23 | TN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-22 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
What is REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT #3156981) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 57/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 9 power unit(s) and 9 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in BUFORD, Georgia, under USDOT number 3156981.
What is REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 47 recent DOT inspection(s) and 126 recorded violation(s) for REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT #3156981), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC scores 57/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like REDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 22, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile