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PLATINUM TRANSPORT INC
Houston, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% 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 4125230 · MC 1578520
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1578520 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Trisura Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
66.7% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% 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 for 3 yrs
- Previously ordered out of service on May 14, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1578520
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TTT-55-2-255315
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4125230
MC Number
MC-1578520
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 31, 2023
Authority Granted
September 22, 2023
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4111 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77022
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jorge A Pereida Hernandez
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceIntermodalRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
66.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
93rd 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 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
TN2
US1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537HG804623 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7D49X6AD793355 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X1DD165441 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR8GN112059 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XFW702297 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B7BL398601 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25339U606592 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6KSKP0326 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XGM610477 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | 3686006719 | OCALA FL | III | — | — | C & L | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLDR6KSKP0326 5V8VC532XGM610477 |
TX R852607 TX 229B875 |
| September 23, 2026 | V262599082 | TX, TX | II | 4 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6KSKP0326 1UYVS25339U606592 |
TX R852607 TX 241C340 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 20, 2026 | V262247704 | TX, TX | III | 1 | — | LOS RANCHEROS COMERCIALIZADORA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDJAPR8GN112059 1JJV532B6BL332427 |
TX R771711 TX 241C339 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| September 19, 2026 | V262604193 | TX, TX | III | 1 | — | WEALTH COCINA FUNCIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDJAPR8GN112059 1GRAA062XFW702297 |
TX R771711 TX 241C338 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | V262585057 | TX, TX | I | 6 | 1 | GRUPO COMERCIAL YAZBEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDJAPR8GN112059 5V8VC532XGM610477 |
TX R771711 TX 229B875 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | V262262989 | TX, TX | III | 1 | — | LOS RANCHEROS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7D49X6AD793355 1UYVS25339U606592 |
TX R791613 TX 241C340 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | V262519202 | 600 US281, TX | II | 6 | 1 | PLATINUM TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDJAPR8GN112059 |
TX R771711 |
| 395.8K2 | OOSDriver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.13C1 | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.24A | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | V262448123 | PHARR POE, TX | I | 6 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XP7D49X6AD793355 5V8VC532XGM610477 |
TX R791613 TX 229B875 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.83F | Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | V262412611 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | JUAN MIGUEL PEREZ CASTANEDA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6KSKP0326 1UYVS2537HG804623 |
TX R852607 TX 278C078 |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | V262336135 | PHARR POE, TX | I | 9 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHDP9X1DD165441 1UYVS2537HG804623 |
TX R702528 TX 278C078 |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C & L | 1 | September 25, 2026 |
| LOS RANCHEROS COMERCIALIZADORA | 1 | September 20, 2026 |
| WEALTH COCINA FUNCIONAL | 1 | September 19, 2026 |
| GRUPO COMERCIAL YAZBEK | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| LOS RANCHEROS | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| JUAN MIGUEL PEREZ CASTANEDA | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| DIVINE FLAVOR | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| WENCESLAO COLUNGA RUIZ | 1 | February 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 22, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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