PL TRANS INC
USDOT 3724904 • 5250 OLD ORCHARD ROAD SUITE 300, SKOKIE, IL, 60077
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1312592 | REVOKED | Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000198 | ON FILE | Sep 12, 2023 | Jun 8, 2024 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000198 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000198 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA954262861 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA954262861 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2022 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA954262861 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2021 | Feb 2, 2022 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL202182-00 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000198 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2024 | Jun 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000198 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000198 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA954262861 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA954262861 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA954262861 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2022 | Feb 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL202182-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1312592 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1312592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2023 |
| MC1312592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2023 |
| MC1312592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 |
| MC1312592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2023 |
| MC1312592 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 26, 2021 | REVOKED | Jun 17, 2024 |
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
43 states • 786 inspections
Violation Summary (107 violations from latest 100 of 786 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 30 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 12 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 4 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 3 | 3 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 2 | 2 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(b)(2)(ii) | Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (786 inspections)
Showing 50 of 786
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-20 | ...633349 | PL TRANS INC |
| Mar 19, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-65 | ...287829 | PL TRANS INC |
| Mar 13, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 E | ...NK9287 | PL TRANS INC |
| Mar 1, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | WACO | IH 35 | ...UR4021 | PL TRANS INC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HALTOM CITY | IH 820 | ...UR4060 | PL TRANS INC |
| Feb 26, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.299274/-117.457615 | ...UR4002 | PL TRANS INC |
| Feb 24, 2024 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 0002 | ...620595 | PL TRANS INC |
| Feb 17, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...NK9581 | PL TRANS INC |
| Feb 4, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | I-80 MP 358.71 | ...NV1551 | PL TRANS INC |
| Feb 4, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(JEFFERSON COUNTY) | US65S | ...MU3948 | PL TRANS INC |
| Feb 2, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I70 AT MP 178 | ...NK9212 | PL TRANS INC |
| Jan 23, 2024 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | IA 7 E | ...NK9579 | PL TRANS INC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT H | ...LM9116 | PL TRANS INC |
| Jan 13, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...NV1486 | PL TRANS INC |
| Jan 10, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 260TH ST AND BUFFALO CREEK BLV | ...NK9192 | PL TRANS INC |
| Jan 5, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | TANBERG | ISTH 94 | ...MU3930 | PL TRANS INC |
| Jan 2, 2024 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DECLO | I 84 | ...633323 | PL TRANS INC |
| Dec 18, 2023 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNKNOWN | SR-377@M027 | ...NV1543 | PL TRANS INC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GORDONSVILLE | GORDONSVILLE HWY | ...MX1819 | PL TRANS INC |
| Dec 14, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GASTONIA | 85 | ...UR4083 | PL TRANS INC |
| Dec 12, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BETHLEHEM CITY | INTERSTATE 0078 E | ...UR4032 | PL TRANS INC |
| Dec 9, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKWOOD TWP | N 1000E RD | ...291261 | PL TRANS INC |
| Dec 2, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW HAVEN | 91-S | ...UR4102 | PL TRANS INC |
| Nov 23, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | BATESVILLE(FRANKLIN) | I-74 | ...NV1561 | PL TRANS INC |
| Nov 7, 2023 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOISE | I 84 | ...NK9307 | PL TRANS INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-2024-0021-US1805 | May 16, 2024 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | $18,300 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events