HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/956300-plug-power-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
PLUG POWER INC
No risk signals found
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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, (518) 782-7700, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1430440.
- 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) | MC1430440 | — | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA. Policy 6947042 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1430440 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA. Policy 5717947 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jul 1, 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
7 of 99 · New York avg 18.6%
2 of 104 · New York avg 7.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | NV | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | SC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | PA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | SC | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | KY | 1 | 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 New York average covers 36,516 vehicle and 57,893 driver inspections of all New York-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
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 46 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 | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 7 | 58.8% | 71.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 0 | 29.4% | 9.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 5.9% | 7.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 2.9% | 10.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 5 | 0 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFSMF | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 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 New York column is the mix across all New York-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Paducah, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Rural Etowah, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Grenada, MS | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 956300 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1430440 |
| Legal name | PLUG POWER INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 127 |
| Drivers | 27 |
| Annual mileage | 2,364,515 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 23, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesOtherFuel Cell Systems
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PLUG POWER INC
What does PLUG POWER INC's operating authority allow?
MC1430440: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PLUG POWER 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 PLUG POWER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 956300. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (518) 782-7700, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1430440, 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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