PURPLESTAR EXPRESS CORP

DOT 1580221 MC 585094 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
2 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
4 units

Drivers: 4

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1718 N EVERGREEN STREET, BURBANK, CA, 91505

Phone Number

(626) 262-3319

Mailing Address

1718 N EVERGREEN STREET, BURBANK, CA, 91505

Cell Phone

(626) 757-1818

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(818) 557-6538

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
19 yrs, 6 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-10-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-10-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-10-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-10-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-10-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-10-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-10-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-03-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-10-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-01-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2009-12-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2009-05-18 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2009-03-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2008-12-29 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-03-13 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC585094 2009-12-07
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC585094 2009-05-18
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC585094 2009-03-16
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC585094 2008-12-29
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC585094 2007-03-13

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-10-22 BIPD/Primary TSATCA-0002695-00 $750,000 MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSUR… - - ACTIVE
2024-10-22 BIPD/Primary CLCA11550 $750,000 SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE… 2025-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-10-22 BIPD/Primary WN242191 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-11-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-10-22 BIPD/Primary GWP30823 00 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2018-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-10-22 BIPD/Primary GWP20466 00 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2017-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-10-22 BIPD/Primary GWP10381 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2016-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-10-22 BIPD/Primary NTG8073 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2015-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-10-22 BIPD/Primary NTG6091 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2014-10-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-10-22 BIPD/Primary NFT5034 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2013-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-10-22 BIPD/Primary CT102173 $750,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2012-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-22 CARGO 811001-6623615Y $750,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2011-04-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-22 BIPD/Primary CT101173 $750,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2011-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-05 CARGO 811001-6623615Y $750,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2010-10-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-10-22 BIPD/Primary 10ATMTR-304256-CA01 $750,000 SUA INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-10-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-10-22 BIPD/Primary CT100084 $750,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2010-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-10-21 CARGO 0510CMNJLTGA090030 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2009-11-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-03-16 CARGO CTP-010265 $750,000 CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-05-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-01-05 CARGO CL-322391 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2009-03-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-03-10 BIPD/Primary CL-322391 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2009-03-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-12-20 CARGO 441-89-73-C58533 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-12-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-12-27 BIPD/Primary PAP239263 1206 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2007-03-07 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 2 Last inspection: Oct 1, 2024 Total crashes: 2

FMCSA Inspection Records (2 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Oct 1, 2024

NE2Z004142

3 viol.
Level 1 CA

Jan 11, 2024

UDBF003809

Level 3 CA
Total Inspections

2

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

2

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (2 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Dec 1, 2025

CA • CA5502506357

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 25, 2016

CA • CA0008135056

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

0

Total Crashes

2

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

3

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

2
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

4
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

4

4 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

4

CDL Drivers: 4
Interstate: 0
Intrastate: 4
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 4

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

4

Power Units

4

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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