PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 2825294 • 12325 BROADWAY AVE, GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, 44125
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-942895 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 3, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | OCA-0000285 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | OCA-0000285 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2023 | Jul 26, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220181 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210193 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200209 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190220 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180202 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP27139A | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2016 | Dec 3, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2797188 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2015 | Dec 3, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000285 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000285 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220181 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210193 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200209 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190220 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180202 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP27139A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2797188 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2016 | Dec 3, 2016 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC942895 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2018 |
| MC942895 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 11, 2015 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
30 states • 260 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 260 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 4 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDPBFL-MT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYEL | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (260 inspections)
Showing 50 of 260
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.111820/-118.985173 | ...860980 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Feb 19, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARRENTON | IS 70 | ...666685 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...309974 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Sep 3, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...625627 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| May 27, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 15000 EAST FWY | ...860943 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BAINBRIDGE (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 306 | ...205458 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Dec 18, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENTOR | 90 HW | ...140494 | PLATINUM CARRIERS |
| Nov 20, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGSVILLE | N 2300 US 77 HWY | ...231141 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Sep 20, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-44 EB | ...172553 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Jun 2, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.348046 / -117.441078 | ...309976 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 19, 2023 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | R2 - US50/26MM | ...268494 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 16, 2023 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R2 - US395/RED ROCK | ...309973 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 30, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHITE HOUSE | I-65 | ...269918 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Oct 3, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 80/3700ft E of PEDRICK RD | ...309980 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Dec 29, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY) | I40E | ...309978 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 16, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 1600 NORTH FWY | ...961893 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| May 9, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAYTI | IS 55 | ...219529 | PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 1, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH-2023-0061-US1463 | Jun 30, 2023 | 383.37(a) | $2,740 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events