PLATINUM TOWING INC
USDOT 3815231 • 6142 KINLOCH ST, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI, 48127
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-1383036 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04458237 | ON FILE | Aug 27, 2022 | Apr 13, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04458237 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1383036 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1383036 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 24, 2022 | — | 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
2 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 2 | 2 | 6 | 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:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87038205 | BOWLING GREEN OH | OH | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.128B-CLWV, 391.41APC, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 86984099 | CAREY OH | OH | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.128B-CLWV, 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 86756337 | DELAWARE OH | OH | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 86460604 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE E/B | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2SLSCR, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 83583176 | FINDLAY OH | OH | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82485800 | I-75 SB AT 2 MM | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 80815007 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2, 392.9a(a)(1), 392.9b(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records