PLATINUM EXPRESS INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average34.0% vs California average 19.8%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (530) 923-7927, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC914579.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC914579 | — | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG06702 · BMC-91 | $750,000 | Aug 27, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
109 of 321 · California avg 19.8%
5 of 434 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2026 | OR | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | 5 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 21, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | 6 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
460 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 152 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 620 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 396 | 147 | 86.1% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 41 | 0 | 8.9% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | 3.9% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 1.1% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 54 | 54 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 46 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 31 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 24 | 24 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 12 | 12 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 11 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 11 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 11 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 8 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 1.00 N Salem, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Unknown, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Chambers, AZ | 0 | 8 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2587370 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC914579 |
| Legal name | PLATINUM EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 60 |
| Drivers | 30 |
| Annual mileage | 3,542,545 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 9, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Questions about PLATINUM EXPRESS INC
What does PLATINUM EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC914579: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PLATINUM EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PLATINUM EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2587370. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (530) 923-7927, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC914579, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.