BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC

AUTHORIZED
2904 SE STONE RIDGE ST, GRIMES, IA, 50111|(515) 991-0038

USDOT

1567216

MC Number

580842

Fleet Size

28

Total Drivers

28

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in GRIMES, Iowa, operating 28 power units with 28 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 5.51% national average. They have 3 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 67 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate36.7%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 25,829 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

67

Total

69%

Driver %

Driver Inspections67
Vehicle Inspections30
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate36.7%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — eff. Dec 23, 2025

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

3

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes3

Frequently asked questions

Is BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT #1567216) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?

BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC has 67 inspections on file and 3 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC operate?

BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC operates 28 power units with 28 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC transport hazardous materials?

No. BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC located?

BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC is based in GRIMES, Iowa at 2904 SE STONE RIDGE ST, 50111. Phone: (515) 991-0038.

What are BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rates?

BLUE STAR TRANSPORT LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 36.7% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.