Is Tri-Star Refuse Inc Safe? DOT 1038953 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Tri-Star Refuse Inc had?

Tri-Star Refuse Inc has recorded 13 total inspections, with 4 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is Tri-Star Refuse Inc located?

Tri-Star Refuse Inc is headquartered at 9652 Alawhe Dr, Claremore, OK 74019.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Tri-Star Refuse Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1038953. The company operates from Claremore, OK and maintains an active operating status with 5 power units and 4 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Tri-Star Refuse Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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Vehicle OOS

13 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate30.77%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 30.8% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Tow-Away

1 crash recorded. Low count, but crash data should always be reviewed alongside inspection history.

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Carrier Insight

Tri-Star Refuse Inc is a small motor carrier operating in Oklahoma. With 13 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 30.8%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 1 crash has been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Tri-Star Refuse Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 5 power units and employs 4 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1038953?

USDOT number 1038953 is assigned to Tri-Star Refuse Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Claremore, OK.

How many inspections has Tri-Star Refuse Inc had?

Tri-Star Refuse Inc has recorded 13 total inspections with 4 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 30.77%.

Where is Tri-Star Refuse Inc located?

Tri-Star Refuse Inc is headquartered at 9652 Alawhe Dr, Claremore, OK 74019.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1038953 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Tri-Star Refuse Inc (DOT# 1038953) – FMCSA Carrier Profile