HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/56402-plastic-express/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:06 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PLASTIC EXPRESS
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC140030: Contract carrier inactive
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (832) 208-1234, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC142935 or MC140030.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC140030 | — | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE Policy 11100133 · 34 | — | May 1, 1977 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC142935 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 2446878 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC140030 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 2446878 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 1, 2020 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 178 · Texas avg 25.1%
5 of 239 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | CT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | SC | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
98 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 124 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 9 | 55.1% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | 27.6% | 4.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 6.1% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 3 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1ALBV | 3 | 0 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 3 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Tulsa, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | La Porte, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Salt Lake City, UT | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Commerce, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Archdale, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | National City, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| May 6, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 3 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Franklin Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 56402 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC142935, MC140030 |
| Legal name | PLASTIC EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 281 |
| Drivers | 293 |
| Annual mileage | 11,749,179 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 18, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Intermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsOtherPlastic
Questions about PLASTIC EXPRESS
What does PLASTIC EXPRESS's operating authority allow?
MC142935: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about PLASTIC EXPRESS is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking PLASTIC EXPRESS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 56402. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (832) 208-1234, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC142935 or MC140030, 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 on this page (how corrections work).
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