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PLATINUM TRAILS INCORPORATED
DBA: Sunset Transportation
Missouri City, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1389237 · MC 528761
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-528761 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs since reinstatement on September 9, 2024; first granted September 19, 2005 (21 yrs ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on June 12, 2014 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active; 3 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC528761
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920000527-00
CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy USA4246882
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1389237
MC Number
MC-528761
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 28, 2005
Authority First Granted
September 19, 2005
Authority Reinstated
September 9, 2024
Annual Mileage
3,111 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3726 Quail Meadow Dr, Missouri City, TX 77459
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kay Jackson
Officer 2
Wayne Jackson
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance53
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX8
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2HSHW9474 | 7 | 3 |
| 2000 Fruehuaf | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482F2YS628437 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148200G1514712 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480XA903609 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV7HSJG9888 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | V262601960 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | XX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJHHDR1KLKN1947 13N148208D1557707 |
TX BYR04889 TX 275C717 |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | LAAHS00013 | OPELOUSAS LA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGLDR2HSHW9474 13N148200G1514712 |
TX R715171 TX 260B407 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | 7FFD9DMOI2 | US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520), TX | I | 14 | 3 | ENSTRUCTURE YARD 54 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGLDR2HSHW9474 13N148200G1514712 |
TX R715171 TX 260B407 |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.43A | OOSNo/improper tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.104B | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 8, 2025 | V251916911 | TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE, TX | II | 4 | — | TANARIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHUAF |
3AKJGLDR2HSHW9474 1JJF482F2YS628437 |
TX R715171 TX 243B937 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 20, 2025 | 75JA9DCA2H | 2100 REED RD, TX | I | 8 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHUAF |
3AKJGLDR2HSHW9474 1JJF482F2YS628437 |
TX R715171 TX 243B937 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | 75ID9DNN27 | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700, TX | II | 3 | 1 | 7 STAR WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHUAF |
3AKJGLDR2HSHW9474 1JJF482F2YS628437 |
TX R715171 TX 243B937 |
| 396.3A1-AR | OOSBrake - Defective Air Reservoir | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 13, 2025 | V251879449 | TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE, TX | I | 5 | 1 | TENARIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHUAF |
3AKJGLDR2HSHW9474 1JJF482F2YS628437 |
TX R715171 TX 243B937 |
| 396.3A1-AR | OOSBrake - Defective Air Reservoir | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 25, 2025 | 73ZA9DCGP8 | IH-0610 IN HARRIS CO. (0-37), TX | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHUAF |
3AKJGLDR2HSHW9474 1JJF482F2YS628437 |
TX 36E056B TX 243B937 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 19, 2025 | 731F9DJNIO | 5400 NORTH FREEWAY, TX | II | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHUAF |
3AKJGLDR2HSHW9474 1JJF482F2YS628437 |
TX 36E056B TX 243B937 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 6, 2024 | 6V0B9DFPVE | 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK, TX | I | 21 | 4 | BLAST ONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGEDV7HSJG9888 1UYFS2480XA903609 |
IN 3378531 TX 138B576 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.104F3 | OOSLoose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.75C | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.104B | OOSDamaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104F3 | Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.104F3 | Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ENSTRUCTURE YARD 54 | 1 | May 11, 2026 |
| TANARIS | 1 | July 8, 2025 |
| 7 STAR WAREHOUSE | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| TENARIS | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| BLAST ONE | 1 | May 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 8, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 28, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 15, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 15, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 13, 2018 | Cargo | On file |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| July 26, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 12, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| April 11, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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