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PLATINUM TRANSPORTATION INC
Sterling, VA
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Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% 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 4449246 · MC 1753048
Conditional
Active 8 months · first granted 2025
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1753048 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Knight Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
100.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% 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 8 months since reinstatement on March 9, 2026; first granted September 12, 2025 (1 yr, 2 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on September 15, 2026 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1753048
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
Knight Specialty Insurance Company
BIPD · $750,000 · Policy KSCA00000069100
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4449246
MC Number
MC-1753048
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 6, 2025
Authority First Granted
September 12, 2025
Authority Reinstated
March 9, 2026
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
44330 Mercure Cir Office 3 Suite 315, Sterling, VA 20166
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Navjot Singh
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceCoal/CokeRefrigerated FoodMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
100.0% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th 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
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
8 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX3
AZ1
CA1
LA1
NC1
SC1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531EM812939 | 6 | 6 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534EU812806 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSLM9929 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR6KN578065 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3LN261098 | 3 | 3 |
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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | SPSEI01894 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXLSLM9929 1UYVS2531K2798029 |
VA 60149PZ CA 4WE4662 |
| September 24, 2026 | 0348004166 | TOWNVILLE SC | II | 7 | 4 | CARDELA PRODUCE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH3LN261098 1UYVS2531EM812939 |
VA 32151PZ ME 268778A |
| 386.83A1-OOSOFHC | OOSOOS Order - Motor carrier operating a CMV while an existing out-of-service order is in effect: Failure to pay fine - For-Hire Carrier | |||||||||
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BNMH | OOSBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | LASBS01672 | WELSH LA | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH3LN261098 1UYVS2531EM812939 |
VA 32151PZ ME 268778A |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | I034C30116 | WILDERSVILLE TN | II | 1 | 1 | SNACK INNOVATIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH3LN261098 1UYVS2531EM812939 |
PA 4492533 ME 268778A |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | V262509496 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 8 | 3 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH3LN261098 1UYVS2531EM812939 |
VA 60152PZ ME 268778A |
| 393.205A | OOSWheel/rim cracked or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | V262399712 | US83 EB MM 836, TX | III | 3 | 1 | BSC TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXLSLM9929 1UYVS2534EU812806 |
VA 60149PZ ME 266654D |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.403A | Failing to have in effect a written lease or interchange agreement | |||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | 0348003917 | FAIR PLAY SC | II | 8 | 2 | EXPRESS FLOW COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXLSLM9929 1UYVS2534EU812806 |
VA 60149PZ ME 266654D |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | V262283996 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 14 | 4 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR6KN578065 1UYVS2531EM812939 |
VA 60328PZ ME 268778A |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.45A-AJS | OOSAir Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203A | Cab door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| February 8, 2026 | 0006845531 | WARREN COUNTY, I-85, S, NC | II | 2 | 1 | AM FRESH NORTH AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXLSLM9929 1UYVS2534EU812806 |
VA 60149PZ ME 2666540 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | UFJ3003310 | VISALIA AREA, CA | II | 9 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR6KN578065 1UYVS2531EM812939 |
VA 33744PZ ME 268778A |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CARDELA PRODUCE LLC | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| SNACK INNOVATIONS | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| BSC TRANSPORT INC | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| EXPRESS FLOW COLD STORAGE | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| AM FRESH NORTH AMERICA | 1 | February 8, 2026 |
| COOSEMANS LA | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 3, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 12, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 29, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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