TRIPLEX PLATING INC
USDOT 397837 • 1555 E US HIGHWAY 12, MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360-2003
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
397,837
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
2198743209
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
105,300
Physical Address
1555 E US HIGHWAY 12, MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360-2003
Contact
Phone: 2198743209
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
71%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
7
Violations
18
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.3%
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 7 inspections
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Violation Summary (18 violations from 7 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:382.501(a) | 382.501(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.57vs nat'l 1.80
+0.77 above avg
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)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | 85640173 | ARGOS IN | IN | Level 3 | VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 83176702 | PLYMOUTH IN | IN | Level 3 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 82628055 | SWAYZEE IN | IN | Level 3 | VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 82099592 | ELKHART IN | IN | Level 2 | CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.9(a), 390.21T(b)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 81873736 | LA PORTE IN | IN | Level 1 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.45(b)(2), 382.501(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 80653434 | KOKOMO IN | IN | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 80554273 | LA PORTE IN | IN | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
5 total · 40.0% OOS
2024-062025-08
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 1995 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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