PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 3720033 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: SAUL LOPEZ General Freight Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Based in LAREDO, TX Insurance watch: HIGH Grade C · 69
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Sep 24, 2025
Review these
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Company officer: SAUL LOPEZ
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3720033)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): SAUL LOPEZ (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3720033/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade C

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

C confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
HIGH · 35/100

Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL · 91X · $750,000

PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL · BIPD/Primary · $750,000

2 active policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3720033
In FMCSA records since Sep 10, 2021 (~4y)
MC / docket MC1309004
Company officer SAUL LOPEZ
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 89,675 mi
Contact & address
Physical
3106 BISMARK ST
LAREDO, TX 78043
Mailing
3106 BISMARK ST
LAREDO, TX 78043-5613
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3720033
In FMCSA records since Sep 10, 2021 (~4y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 89,675 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.40 vs 1.80 +0.60
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 15 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 20%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections
15
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in LAREDO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3720033. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, based in Laredo, TX. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (2) and PA (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 390.21T(b)(2) (390.21T(b)(2)) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Ford, Bigt, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,416 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,416 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Tennessee (TN) 2 1 50.0% Feb 4, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Sep 17, 2024
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Oct 29, 2024
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Apr 2, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Big Tex 6
Ford 6
Dodge 4
Natw 3
Ram 3
Unknown 2
Lnst 1
Nationwide 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.14 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 6.00 6 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86972247 Feb 4, 2026 TN 1 KNOXVILLE TN
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 390.21TB2-DOT Yes
84342232 Apr 2, 2025 TX 1 IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.60C, 392.2RG No
83039905 Oct 29, 2024 PA 2 pa-i79-nb-mm-80-cranberry-twp---n
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
3 395.22G, 393.60D, 396.9D2 No
82690114 Sep 17, 2024 AR 1 MOUNTAINBURG AR
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 396.17(c), 390.21T(b)(2), 393.205(c) No
82294789 Jul 30, 2024 TN 1 KNOX COUNTY SCALES EB
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
2 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP No
81352143 Apr 12, 2024 OH 2 ROADSIDE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.43, 395.8(e)(1), 395.26(b) Yes
80744752 Feb 1, 2024 OH 2 oh-girard(hubbard)scales
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 395.8(a)(1) Yes
80580526 Jan 5, 2024 PA 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
80387165 Dec 14, 2023 AL 1 CREOLA
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
2 396.3(a)(1), 393.60(c) Yes
80300388 Dec 3, 2023 TN 1 I65 SB
NWT HOLDINGS, LLC OTHER
Ticket: Unknown
1 395.8 No
79910370 Oct 13, 2023 TX 2 IH 20 LORAINE
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79840724 Oct 4, 2023 MS 1 N100
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79595349 Sep 6, 2023 NC 1 nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95,
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
78950259 Jun 19, 2023 TX 1 IH 35 NORTHBOUND DEVINE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 395.22(g), 393.60(d), 396.5(b) No
78740876 May 25, 2023 TN 1 tn-thp-4-haywood-scales---west
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 1, 2021 MC1309004-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA860688221 91X $750,000 Sep 24, 2025 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA860688221 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Sep 24, 2025 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA860688221 BIPD/Primary Jul 24, 2025 Sep 24, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA987073781 BIPD/Primary Jun 10, 2025 Jul 30, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA987073781 BIPD/Primary Jun 10, 2025 Jul 24, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA987073781 BIPD/Primary Nov 26, 2024 Jun 10, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA987073781 BIPD/Primary Sep 20, 2024 Nov 26, 2024 CANCELLED
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ASC-3188775-00 BIPD/Primary Sep 19, 2023 Sep 28, 2024 CANCELLED
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ASC-3188775-00 BIPD/Primary Sep 19, 2023 Sep 19, 2023 REPLACED
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ASC-3188775-00 BIPD/Primary Sep 19, 2023 Sep 20, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA04051356 BIPD/Primary Sep 17, 2023 Sep 19, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA04051356 BIPD/Primary Sep 17, 2023 Oct 23, 2023 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA04051356 BIPD/Primary Sep 16, 2021 Sep 17, 2023 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 24, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  2. Sep 3, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Jul 30, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  4. Jul 25, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jul 24, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  6. Jun 10, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  7. May 20, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Nov 26, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  9. Sep 28, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Sep 20, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Oct 23, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  12. Sep 19, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Sep 19, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  14. Sep 17, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  15. Oct 1, 2021
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Hours of Service 2 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.43 No/improper breakaway or emergency braking Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.22(g) Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver Hours of Service 1 0
395.26(b) Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. Hours of Service 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 1
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC

Is PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3720033 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC's safety rating?
PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC had?
15 roadside inspections are on file for PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rate?
PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC based?
PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3106 BISMARK ST, LAREDO, Texas 78043. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1309004). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC operate?
PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PLATINUM BULLET TRANSPORT LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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