ASTAR Revenue and Competitors

ASTAR, Inc. is the nation’s leader in providing pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) evaluations and training services. We have assembled the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the industry to assist your company with its evaluation and training needs. We specialize in Veriforce, ITS, NCCER, MEA, OQSG, Energy WorldNet, eWebOQ and ISNetworld. ASTAR has a new vision in OQ management. We actively work in the field with both pipeline Operators and Contractors, so we understand the complications that exist while trying to meet OQ requirement. ASTAR is the only companies to earn a Four-Star Elite Evaluator status with Veriforce. To earn this elite status, our company and evaluators were subject to additional audits and in-person assessments by Veriforce. We have completed our second consecutive year, thus earning the second star. Please contact us for more details about the Elite Evaluator Program. ASTAR was originally established in 2007. Our goal was to establish and maintain the highest standards in the industry. Over the years, we have proved to be just that. We have assembled a highly qualified group of individuals to serve as OQ Evaluators and Trainers. Our Evaluators/Trainers are continuously audited and trained by our internal compliance department. Our staff’s years of experiences has helped us understand what Pipeline Operators and Contractors need and want to continually meet the ever changing DOT requirements. President and CEO, Lance Childress is determined to remain at the top of the industry and has proven by his actions to set the standard for all competitors. His strive for excellence will not only benefit the clients, but the industry as a whole.