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PLATINUM TRANSPORTATION LLC
Dyersville, IA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3532244 · MC 1176308
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1176308 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1176308
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FA6352
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3532244
MC Number
MC-1176308
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 7, 2020
Authority Granted
May 7, 2021
Annual Mileage
197,521 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
643 9th Ave Sw, Dyersville, IA 52040
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kenneth Thein
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsLivestockRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO1
IL1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV95LV21485 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9622NB426871 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9627KB141241 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X8LD691259 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482A3K3093508 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBAP9X8KD236324 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | 4292940221 | I-80, IL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB GDAN |
1XPBDP9X7KD260203 1GRAA9023BB701846 |
IA MX9392 IL 967976ST |
| 392.2Y | Failure to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | 5017020024 | US 20 EAST OF FALCONER ROAD, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X8HD441075 1GRAA9626KB141246 |
IA FV6188 IL 967975ST |
| May 12, 2026 | 1569210863 | KERSEY CO | II | 4 | — | NORFOLK IRON AND METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BENSON/WABASH |
1FUJA6CV95LV21485 1TTF482A3K3093508 |
IA FP8191 CO MN3016 |
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.51A-NSOUT | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Low | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 14, 2025 | 2486002326 | HAZEL GREEN WI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXD49X8LD691259 1GR1A9622NB426871 |
IA FX9642 IL 960512ST |
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 20, 2024 | 4182070158 | US 20, IL | III | — | — | PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBAP9X8KD236324 1GRAA9627KB141241 |
IA FX6487 IL 652035ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK IRON AND METAL | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC | 1 | September 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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