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PLASTIC EXPRESS

PASADENA, TX

USDOT 56402 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: KENT THOMPSON Company officer 2: RAY HUFNAGEL Intermodal Containers Dry Bulk Paper Products Other (BULK PLASTIC PELLETS) Based in PASADENA, TX Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Contract (Property) reinstated · Oct 15, 2015
Common (Property) reinstated · Dec 11, 2007
Policy effective · Mar 1, 2024
Review these
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3118 days Inactive Apr 2, 2007 → reinstated Oct 15, 2015
  • Common (Property) gap · 253 days Inactive Apr 2, 2007 → reinstated Dec 11, 2007
  • 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 · $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: KENT THOMPSON
Company officer 2: RAY HUFNAGEL
Cargo: Intermodal Containers, Dry Bulk, Paper Products, Other (BULK PLASTIC PELLETS)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — PLASTIC EXPRESS (USDOT 56402)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): KENT THOMPSON (Company officer); RAY HUFNAGEL (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3118 days — Inactive Apr 2, 2007 → reinstated Oct 15, 2015
  • Common (Property) gap · 253 days — Inactive Apr 2, 2007 → reinstated Dec 11, 2007
  • 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 · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/56402/
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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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 2.1% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 4.5% vs peer median 17.2% (better). n=2988 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

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

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X · $1,000,000

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X · $1,000,000

TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 34

3 active policies

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 56402
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC142935
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer KENT THOMPSON
Company officer 2 RAY HUFNAGEL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Intermodal Containers, Dry Bulk, Paper Products, Other (BULK PLASTIC PELLETS)
Fleet size 281 units
Drivers 293
Annual mileage 11,749,179 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (832) 208-1234
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3013 PASADENA FWY SUITE 100
PASADENA, TX 77503
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 56402
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 11,749,179 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 4.5% vs 23.4% -18.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.1% vs 6.7% -4.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.48 vs 1.80 -1.32
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 20 260 0
Trailers 394 20 0
Trucks 1 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 77 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 2 5 7
Tow-away 0 2 8 10
Crash reports 0 3 9 12

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 330 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 224 224 0
OOS inspections 4 8 0
OOS percentage 1.79% 3.57% —
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
281
Drivers
293
Inspections
330
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
4.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
12
77 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PLASTIC EXPRESS is a corporation based in PASADENA, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 56402. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 281 power units and 293 drivers, with 330 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.5%. 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 overview

PLASTIC EXPRESS is a large fleet, operating 281 power units and 293 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Pasadena, TX. Across 239 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.4% out-of-service rate, with 13 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

239 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 185% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (95) and TX (31), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

5.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 281 power units (large fleet) and 293 drivers; Freightliner, Heil, and Fre are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
6 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 2,988 ACTIVE carriers operating 140–422 power units (±50% of this carrier's 281 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 2,988 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
4.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.2%
Median across 2,988 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -12.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 2, 2007 to Oct 15, 2015 (3118 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 2, 2007 to Dec 11, 2007 (253 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
50 violations
11 OOS · 22.0%
Unsafe Driving
40 violations
Hours of Service
14 violations
Driver Fitness
4 violations
4 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 94 6 6.4% Jul 14, 2026
Texas (TX) 26 2 7.7% Feb 27, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 13 0 0.0% Jun 26, 2026
New York (NY) 13 1 7.7% Apr 17, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 11 1 9.1% Jun 29, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 8 1 12.5% Nov 20, 2025
Oklahoma (OK) 6 0 0.0% Oct 2, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 6 0 0.0% Jun 11, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 6 0 0.0% Mar 10, 2026
Washington (WA) 5 0 0.0% Jan 21, 2026
US (US) 5 1 20.0% Feb 4, 2026
Maryland (MD) 5 0 0.0% Jul 17, 2025
Indiana (IN) 4 0 0.0% Mar 16, 2026
Arizona (AZ) 3 0 0.0% May 16, 2025
Georgia (GA) 3 0 0.0% Sep 15, 2025
Connecticut (CT) 2 0 0.0% Feb 18, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 2 0 0.0% Dec 13, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 2 0 0.0% Apr 8, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 1 0 0.0% Sep 30, 2024
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Sep 13, 2024
Colorado (CO) 1 0 0.0% Jul 30, 2025
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Aug 28, 2024
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Oct 6, 2025
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Mar 3, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Jul 16, 2025
Utah (UT) 1 0 0.0% May 12, 2025
Vermont (VT) 1 0 0.0% Oct 3, 2024
Alabama (AL) 1 0 0.0% Jun 12, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 270
Heil 165
Fre 34
Jltl 22
Other 9
Unknown 9
Hyundai Translead 8
Vanguard 7
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 6 — 0.28 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 6 — 0.12 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 24 — 0.69 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 34 — 1.24 1 — 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 (330 rows) View all 330 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88404048 Jul 14, 2026 CA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668152 · 3AKJHLDR3NSNJ7545
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
88271348 Jun 29, 2026 NJ 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668116 · 3AKJHLDV2MSMA7996
0 — No
88254658 Jun 26, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3660066 · 3AKJHHDR1RSUV9647
0 — No
88110839 Jun 11, 2026 PA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668174 · 3AKJHLDR0PSNW2705
1 396.17C-PI No
88042289 Jun 3, 2026 NJ 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668149 · 3AKJHLDR8NSNJ7542
0 — No
87783617 May 5, 2026 CA 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3932403 · 3AKJHLDV6PSNW6450
0 — No
87617542 Apr 17, 2026 NY 2 CHAMPLAIN NY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3658020 · 3AKJHHDR0RSUV9655
0 — No
87542103 Apr 8, 2026 TN 1 KNOXVILLE TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668165 · 3AKJHHDR7PSNW2696
0 — No
87406893 Mar 26, 2026 NC 1 US INTERSTATE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668188 · 3AKJHLDR9PSNW6493
0 — No
87399495 Mar 23, 2026 CA 1 OTAY MESA IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668146 · 3AKJHLDR8NSNJ7539
0 — No
87352506 Mar 16, 2026 IN 2 RICHMOND IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668134 · 3AKJHHDR1NSNJ7525
3 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LSLI No
87273467 Mar 10, 2026 SC 3 TIMMONSVILLE SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668223 · 3AKJHLDR1RSUY8150
0 — No
87214371 Mar 5, 2026 NC 1 US74 MONROE BYPASS
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3886424 · 3AKJHLDR8TSWS6726
0 — No
87229205 Mar 3, 2026 CA 1 OTAY MESA IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668150 · 3AKJHLDRXNSNJ7543
0 — No
87203909 Mar 3, 2026 MI 2 mi-w/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668191 · 3AKJHHDR9PSNW6619
2 392.2-SLLILC, 392.2-SLLS1 No
87191635 Feb 27, 2026 TX 2 400 W BARBOURS CUT B
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668234 · 3AKJHLDRXRSUV9424
0 — No
87184185 Feb 27, 2026 CA 1 OTAY MESA IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3742034 · 3AKJHLDR0SSWE4602
1 396.5B-HWSL No
87197242 Feb 25, 2026 NY 3 PERU NY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668133 · 3AKJHHDRXNSNJ7524
0 — No
87071681 Feb 18, 2026 CT 3 GREENWICH SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668290 · 3AKJGEDV3KSKR1823
1 392.2-SLLTL No
87045843 Feb 13, 2026 CA 3 SR-99 SB SO LIBERTY AVE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3885620 · 3AKJHLDRXTSWS6730
2 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLS2 No
87066425 Feb 11, 2026 TX 1 tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668248 · 3AKJHLDR1RSUV9537
1 383.23A2 Yes
87036573 Feb 10, 2026 CA 3 OTAY MESA IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3611096 · 3AKJHLDR0RSUY8155
0 — No
87012872 Feb 4, 2026 NY 2 PERU NY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3642830 · 3AKJHHDR8RSUV9659
0 — No
86960629 Feb 4, 2026 US 1 CALEXICO CA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668334 · 1FUJHLDV2MLMH6313
2 393.45D-BAAL, 393.23-LEU Yes
87032969 Feb 2, 2026 TX 2 tx-500--w-barbours-cut
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3668259 · 1FUJGEDVXGLGP9735
1 393.70 No
Recent Crashes (77 rows) View all 77 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OK2511004532 Nov 21, 2025 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX7AOFHQE1OE Nov 14, 2025 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
UT2506552806 Sep 19, 2025 UT 0 1 No No Injury
CA5352503340 Jul 16, 2025 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0108185789 Jul 10, 2025 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA6452502686 Jul 8, 2025 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009939797 Jun 12, 2025 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
AZ0I25027596 May 6, 2025 AZ 0 0 Yes No Tow
AZ0I25026244 Apr 30, 2025 AZ 0 3 Yes No Injury
NJ0006827752 Mar 17, 2025 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA502887700X Mar 13, 2025 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY4052438800 Oct 9, 2024 NY 0 1 No No Injury
UT2403921366 May 29, 2024 UT 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009364337 Mar 8, 2024 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA5252400416 Jan 24, 2024 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0004918459 Dec 5, 2023 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA6802303393 Nov 13, 2023 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA8602303608 Oct 17, 2023 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0107474866 Sep 16, 2023 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0023172047 Aug 24, 2023 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6NNDHQE119 Jul 26, 2023 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6M5AHQE1WS Jun 6, 2023 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6LOAHQE1FI May 10, 2023 TX 0 1 No No Injury
AZ0004020489 Mar 24, 2023 AZ 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6JT9HQE13E Mar 18, 2023 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (2 dockets)
common
MC140030
N
—
View full authority record →
common
MC142935
Active
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC140030 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (7 PDFs)

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
Apr 13, 2023 MC142935 NC REVOCATION NC →
Oct 15, 2015 MC142935-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Sep 3, 2015 MC142935 NC REVOCATION NC →
Dec 11, 2007 MC142935-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
May 15, 2007 MC142935 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Feb 26, 2007 MC142935 NC REVOCATION NC →
Feb 20, 2007 MC142935-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (31 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 2446878 91X $1,000,000 Mar 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 2446878 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2023 Mar 1, 2024 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 2446878 91X $1,000,000 Feb 1, 2020 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 2446878 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2020 May 16, 2023 NAME CHANGED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 2446878 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2020 Mar 1, 2023 REPLACED
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE 6650705 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2016 Feb 1, 2020 REPLACED
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE 6650705 BIPD/Primary — Oct 6, 2015 Feb 1, 2016 REPLACED
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. QT-660-7784N593-COF-10 CARGO — Aug 1, 2010 Oct 6, 2015 NAME CHANGED
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE 6650705 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2007 Oct 6, 2015 NAME CHANGED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY AEC001697802 BIPD/Primary — Apr 2, 2007 Jun 18, 2007 NAME CHANGED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY AEC001697802 BIPD/Primary — Apr 2, 2007 Aug 1, 2006 REPLACED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY AEC001697802 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2006 Aug 1, 2007 REPLACED
AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY 02 CE 015071 CARGO — Aug 1, 2006 Aug 1, 2010 REPLACED
AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY 02 CE 015071 CARGO — Aug 1, 2005 Apr 2, 2007 NAME CHANGED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY AEC0016978 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2004 Apr 2, 2007 NAME CHANGED
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY EX000000065-01 BIPD/Excess — Aug 1, 2003 Aug 1, 2004 CANCELLED
AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY 2-CD-143 848 CARGO — Sep 11, 2002 Aug 23, 2006 CANCELLED
AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY 2-CD-143 848 CARGO — Sep 11, 2002 Aug 1, 2005 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 1336673178 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2002 Aug 1, 2002 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 1336673178 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2002 Aug 1, 2004 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 1336673178 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2002 Sep 4, 2004 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 337368 CARGO — Aug 1, 2001 Sep 11, 2002 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 337368 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2001 Aug 1, 2002 REPLACED
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. PQ 8622444 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 1998 Aug 1, 2001 REPLACED
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY IXG-343109A BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 1997 Jul 2, 1998 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 19, 2024
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  2. Mar 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  3. May 16, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  4. Apr 28, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Mar 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  6. May 13, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. May 11, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Feb 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  9. Feb 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
  10. Feb 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
  11. Oct 15, 2015
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Oct 6, 2015
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Oct 6, 2015
    insurance
    NAMECHG — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
  14. Oct 6, 2015
    insurance
    NAMECHG — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  15. Oct 6, 2015
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  16. Oct 6, 2015
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  17. Aug 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Aug 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jun 18, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  27. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  28. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  29. Apr 2, 2007
    insurance
    NAMECHG — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Apr 2, 2007
    insurance
    NAMECHG — AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  32. Apr 2, 2007
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  33. Apr 2, 2007
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 3118 days (through Oct 15, 2015)
  34. Apr 2, 2007
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 253 days (through Dec 11, 2007)
  35. Aug 23, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Aug 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  38. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  39. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  40. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
TECATE CA 36 3
TECATE IF CA 25 1
SAN ONOFRE IF CA 13 1
OTAY MESA IF CA 11 0
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF CA 9 0
PERU NY NY 7 0
I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY MD 5 0
CALEXICO CA US 5 1
ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY NM 4 1
SALISBURY MD MD 3 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 25 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 7 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 7 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 6 1
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 2 2
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.75(g) 393.75(g) Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
395.24(c)(2)(iii) Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Hours of Service 2 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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How to verify PLASTIC EXPRESS

  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 PLASTIC EXPRESS

Is PLASTIC EXPRESS an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PLASTIC EXPRESS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 56402 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 PLASTIC EXPRESS's safety rating? ▾
PLASTIC EXPRESS's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has PLASTIC EXPRESS had? ▾
330 roadside inspections are on file for PLASTIC EXPRESS 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 PLASTIC EXPRESS's out-of-service rate? ▾
PLASTIC EXPRESS's peak out-of-service rate is 4.5% (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 PLASTIC EXPRESS based? ▾
PLASTIC EXPRESS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3013 PASADENA FWY SUITE 100, PASADENA, Texas 77503. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PLASTIC EXPRESS have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. PLASTIC EXPRESS holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC142935). 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 PLASTIC EXPRESS operate? ▾
PLASTIC EXPRESS self-reports 281 power units and 293 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 PLASTIC EXPRESS had any crashes? ▾
77 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PLASTIC EXPRESS in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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