HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/809244-platinum-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
PLATINUM EXPRESS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average35.7% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
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, (937) 235-9540, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC359850.
- 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) | MC359850 | Primary | Navigators Insurance Company Policy FA26MOT02370100 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 26, 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
35 of 98 · Ohio avg 21.7%
4 of 236 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | SD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | KS | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | 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 Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
197 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 49 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 249 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 126 | 44 | 64.0% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 44 | 0 | 22.3% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 3 | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.5% | 4.1% |
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 | 12 | 12 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 6 | 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 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 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 Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | London, KY | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Raleigh, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Lyndon Station, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Roswell, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | London, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2024 | CO | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 809244 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC359850 |
| Legal name | PLATINUM EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 50 |
| Drivers | 50 |
| Annual mileage | 6,351,519 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 6, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | May 5, 1999 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about PLATINUM EXPRESS INC
What does PLATINUM EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC359850: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PLATINUM EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking PLATINUM EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 809244. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (937) 235-9540, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC359850, 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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