Carrier profile · USDOT 2587370 · MC-914579 · FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026

Platinum Express Inc

30 power unitsavg 4.9 yrMulti-region · 11 statesYUBA CITY, CA74/100

CARRIER ACTIVEMC-914579 ACTIVE

Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily

30Power units

65 observed · MCS-150

83Trailers seen

Decoded · vPIC

4.9Avg age (yr)

2004–2024 · vPIC

Call dispatch(530) 923-7927 Email dispatch[email protected]

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Watch · 2

Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average33.8% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 3

Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 12 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2015.

USDOT registration

yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)On file

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo33.8%

▲ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

3 in 24 mo

Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Lessor pool

30 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.9 yr

Model years 2004–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

11 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

648 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

Before you tender

What to check before you tender

CheckAsk for the last annual inspection and brake and equipment maintenance records
Vehicle OOS 33.75% on 317 vehicle inspections in 24 months, above the 22.26% CVSA national average.
CheckConfirm ELD provider and check recent HOS violations dates
103 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent Oct 22, 2026.
CheckRequest a current COI
Insurance cancellation effective Jun 10, 2026.

Safety

428 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Oct 29, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 33.8%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 1.4%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

Every inspection in the window pooled — 317 vehicle and 428 driver inspections over 24 months.

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

41.8% · latest 6-mo window▲ Rising

Share of vehicle-level roadside inspections in each trailing six-month window that resulted in a vehicle out-of-service order. Trending up 8.0 pts across the window. The national vehicle benchmark uses the same metric and is shown on the chart.

Roadside inspection history· 24 charted calendar months · vehicle / driver level · any-OOS overlay

424 inspections in the charted months · busiest month Jan '25 · 41

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

Monthly FMCSA roadside inspections across the 24 charted calendar months. Bars show level-qualified vehicle and driver populations; one inspection can qualify for both. The line shows inspections with any out-of-service result.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Heavily inspected

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈7.1 / unit·yr

thin signalabundant signal

Among the more heavily-inspected carriers for its size — abundant roadside signal. Coverage isn't the question here; the out-of-service and crash record is.

Registered power units: 30
Inspections · 24 mo: 428
Annualized: ≈214 / yr
Coverage: ≈7.1 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving213 · 0 OOS
393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance159 · 124 OOS
393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance128 · 8 OOS
393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance74 · 0 OOS
396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance70 · 52 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance66 · 32 OOS
393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance59 · 8 OOS
396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance52 · 0 OOS
395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance41 · 1 OOS
393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance25 · 0 OOS

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Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: Active
Contract: Active
Broker: None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liabilityNo active filing in current snapshot

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Not recorded per census

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$750K BIPD last filed ’26 · 6 insurers · 2 lapsesCoverage lapse

United Specialty’17–’19

Ace Property’19–’21

Carolina’21–’23

2015201820212024now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 7 insurers are named in the list below.

No active BIPD filing in FMCSA's current snapshot.

All 7 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC	Mar 2026 → May 2026	$750K	2
TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC	May 2025 → May 2025	$750K	6
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	Jan 2021 → Aug 2023	$750K	6
ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	Jan 2019 → Jan 2021	$750K	1
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2017 → Jan 2019	$750K	3
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2016 → May 2017	$750K	1
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY	May 2015 → May 2016	$750K	2

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Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Oct 29, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 30
Observed power (24 mo): 65
Trailers (towed): 83

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

4.9 yr

Average age

2024

Newest model yr

2004

Oldest model yr

95.9%

VINs decoded

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Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 11 states · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Oct 29, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusMulti-region

revealed

States observed

US states

Inspections · 24 mo

428

CA busiest

Inspections by state· roadside inspections, last 24 mo

California: 300 inspections
Oregon: 28 inspections
Washington: 28 inspections
Nevada: 22 inspections
Utah: 18 inspections
Colorado: 10 inspections
New Mexico: 7 inspections
Montana: 7 inspections
Arizona: 4 inspections
Wyoming: 2 inspections
Idaho: 2 inspections

Home base

YUBA CITY, CA

1512 STARR DRIVE STE C

Most inspections: CA

300 inspections

CA 300 · OR 28 · WA 28

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Network & Fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

FMCSA network & fraud data as of Oct 28, 2026

Last 12 months: 1 truck also ran under 1 other carrier

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 2953815Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.

Show all-time history (100 trucks · 78 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: USDOT 2543202 USDOT 3307705 USDOT 3945632 USDOT 3957839 USDOT 4089200 USDOT 3037338 USDOT 3067898 USDOT 3971623

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

Observed (24 mo)

Shared w/ other carriers

100

Roadside-observed power units materially exceed the registered MCS-150 fleet — confirm the carrier is operating within its filed capacity.

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Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Oct 28, 2026

Location

Physical address: 1512 STARR DRIVE STE C, YUBA CITY, CA, 95993
Operation: Interstate

Contact

Phone: (530) 923-7927
Fax: (530) 660-7010
Email: [email protected]
Web domain: platinumexpress.com

Registration

Officer: Amitpal Dugga
USDOT / docket: 2587370 · MC-914579
First registered: Mar 9, 2015
Last MCS-150: May 5, 2026 · 3,542,545 mi (2025)
FMCSA safety rating: Not rated
Recordable crash rate: 0.00
D-U-N-S: —

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

Power units

Drivers

CDL drivers

3,542,545

Annual mileage

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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

FMCSA federal activity data as of Oct 30, 2026

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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34%

vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

107 of 317 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Oct 2024 to Oct 2026.

637violation records

159OOS-tagged records

107 of 317inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Other vehicle maintenance

22159%130 / 221

Brakes

16810%16 / 168

Unsafe driving

1311%1 / 131

Hours of service

683%2 / 68

Lights

4411%5 / 44

Driver fitness

5100%5 / 5

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

50%

15%

30%

28%Oct 24 to Apr 2533 / 119

37%Apr 25 to Oct 2525 / 68

34%Oct 25 to Apr 2625 / 74

43%Apr 26 to Oct 2624 / 56

Top 3 codes (172 of 637 records)

392.2-SLLSR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)58
393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components58
393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)56

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393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators39
396.3A1-BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed28
396.17C-PI Periodic (annual) inspection25
395.8E-HOSPD Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing19
393.9A-LFTSI Inoperative required lamps11
395.24 ELD — record edits / data11
393.45B2-BHTD Brake tubing / hose defects10
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)10
393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects9
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)9
396.5B-L Oil and/or grease leak9
392.2-SLL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)8
392.2-SLLMF State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)8
393.47D2-BLTBD Brake actuators / linings / components8
395.8E1PC Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing8
392.2-SLLEQP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)6
392.2-SLLTCD State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)6
393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects6
393.75A1-TFBMF Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)6
393.9A-LCL Inoperative required lamps6
395.3A2-HOSPD Driving beyond hours-of-service limits6
392.2-SLLIFTA State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)5
392.2-SLLIRP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)5
392.2-SLLSIV State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)5
393.207F-SLAS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)5
393.48A-BMBCBD Brakes inoperative5
393.60C Windshield / glazing5
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)5
393.95A1 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)5
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)5
395.30B1-ELDDFR ELD — use / data transfer5
395.3A1-HOSPD Driving beyond hours-of-service limits5
396.5B-HWSL Oil and/or grease leak5
392.2-SLLED State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
392.2-SLLLR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
393.207B-AALPME-OOS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)4
393.207F-SDAS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)4
396.3A1-BALAC Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed4
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
393.11B-CSURR Required lamps/reflectors missing3
393.45D-BAAL Brake tubing / hose defects3
393.48A-BIBD Brakes inoperative3
393.75A1-TEPBM Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)3
393.9A-LHLI Inoperative required lamps3
393.9A-LIL Inoperative required lamps3
393.9A-LSLI Inoperative required lamps3
393.9A-LTSI Inoperative required lamps3
396.3A1-BALR Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed3
396.9D2-FTF Inspection of motor vehicles in operation3
383.23A2-LCDLN Operating without a valid CDL2
390.21TB1-MC USDOT number marking on vehicle2
390.21TB2-DOT USDOT number marking on vehicle2
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLS4 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLTL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
393.11A1-LCL Required lamps/reflectors missing2
393.11A1-LTNRV Required lamps/reflectors missing2
393.205A-WRDC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.207A-SAPPAS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.47A-BCFSBD Brake actuators / linings / components2
393.47D2-BLTHE Brake actuators / linings / components2
393.53B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators2
393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 Coupling devices / fifth wheel2
393.75A1-TAORETA Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)2
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)2
393.9A-LSLIWR Inoperative required lamps2
395.20BELDNV Hours of service / ELD2
395.8E1PC-OOS Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing2
396.3A1-ALBV Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed2
396.5-HL Oil and/or grease leak2
383.51A-SOUT Commercial Driver's License (CDL)1
383.95A-LCDL Commercial Driver's License (CDL)1
390.21TC USDOT number marking on vehicle1
390.21TE2IV-D USDOT number marking on vehicle1
391.11B5-LNCDLNVE Driver not qualified1
392.2-SLLEWA3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLS2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLS3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLUP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2C State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.82DUMT Using a hand-held mobile phone1
392.9A2-C Failure to secure load / cargo not secured1
393.11A1-LRLM Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11B-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.122B-CPR Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.201A-FRSC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.201A-FRWC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.203E-CBP Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.205C-WR Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.207A-SAPPCBLM Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.207F-SASMD Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.209D-STBSP Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.24D-L Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.40A-B Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45A-BHTIJ Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.47A-BCFSBD-SA Brake actuators / linings / components1
393.47D1-BLTBD-SA Brake actuators / linings / components1
393.47F-B Brake actuators / linings / components1
393.48A-BI-SA Brakes inoperative1
393.48A-BI-TSA Brakes inoperative1
393.53BMAN Automatic brake adjusters / indicators1
393.55C1-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55C2-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55D1-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55D2-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.70B2-CDLMP Coupling devices / fifth wheel1
393.75A1-TBSP Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A3-ATIS Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A3-TFL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.78A-WS Windshield wipers1
393.86A1-RIG Rear impact guard / bumper1
393.9A-LRLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LTSIR Inoperative required lamps1
393.9B-LCL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9B-LFTSO Inoperative required lamps1
395.22F ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.24C2III-ELDSDN ELD — record edits / data1
395.24D-ELDPT ELD — record edits / data1
395.282IIELDDDA Hours of service / ELD1
395.34A1-ELDDFN ELD — malfunction procedures1
395.34C ELD — malfunction procedures1
395.3A2-HOSPDIT Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.3A3I-HOSPDIT Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.3A3II Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.8D11-HOSF Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
396.3A1 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-AASGMD Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-DLDSEF Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-F Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1DLDSYEL Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1

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Other vehicle maintenance

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Brakes

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Unsafe driving

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Safety and violations

Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.

Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for PLATINUM EXPRESS INC.

PLATINUM EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2587370) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 28, 2026.

It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 29, 2026.

The carrier received 428 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 317 vehicle-level and 428 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 29, 2026.

The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 29, 2026.

It reports 30 power units and 30 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 5, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 28, 2026.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 28, 2026.

Frequently asked

What is PLATINUM EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

PLATINUM EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2587370, and its motor carrier number is MC-914579.

Is PLATINUM EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Oct 28, 2026. PLATINUM EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PLATINUM EXPRESS INC's safety record?

PLATINUM EXPRESS INC has a 33.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 929 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).