STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
107838
MC Number
794658
Fleet Size
32
Total Drivers
40
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, operating 32 power units with 40 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 5 crashes on file (3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 5 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Minnesota is 9.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.7% across 74,717 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
5
Total
63%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. Jan 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
5
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC (USDOT #107838) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC's safety record?
STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC has 5 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 5 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC operate?
STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC operates 32 power units with 40 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC located?
STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC is based in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota at 650 3RD AVE S STE 1300, 55488-0002. Phone: (612) 673-8762.
What are STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC's out-of-service rates?
STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.