Platinum Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 809244 · Dayton, OH 45404 · 9372359540

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Platinum Express INC (DOT# 809244) in Dayton, Ohio has 330 inspections on record with 388 violations and a 19.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

330 Inspections
19.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
9 Crashes
120 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 19.1%
Carrier: 19.1% (63 of 330) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.0%
Carrier: 3.0% (10 of 330) National: 6.4%
41% OOS rate better than 41% of carriers in Ohio
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Ohio

Violation Categories · 388 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

388 total violations across 330 inspections
72 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
221
Unsafe Driving
92
Hours of Service
65
Driver Fitness
4
Other
6

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 38 states
Level 1: 67 (20%) Level 2: 80 (24%) Level 3: 182 (55%) Level 4: 1 (0%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 KY 3 0 0
03/22/2026 SD 1 1 0
03/20/2026 IN 2 1 0
03/18/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/11/2026 MO 1 0 0
03/06/2026 UT 3 0 0
03/05/2026 KY 1 1 0
03/04/2026 MT 3 0 0
03/04/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/01/2026 OH 3 0 0

Crash History · 9 records

4 injury crashes
31-JAN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-JAN-25 GA 0 0 0
28-APR-25 NC 0 1 0
27-APR-24 AR 0 0 0
25-NOV-24 KY 0 1 0
22-JUL-24 TX 0 1 0
20-OCT-24 CO 0 2 0
15-JUL-24 MA 0 0 0
09-AUG-24 VA 0 0 0
05-MAR-25 WI 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC359850
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Navigators Insurance Company $750 02/26/2026

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 120
Drivers 54
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 05/05/1999
MCS-150 Filed 20251113 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 6,351,519
Address 2549 Stanley Ave, Dayton, OH 45404

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Resources

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