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Plains Dedicated Express LLC

Interstate
(2 reviews) 5.0 out of 5
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
USDOT
1680088
Docket
MC617417

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
2
On Time Delivery
2
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Strong Driver Communication
1
Friendly
1
Easy to Work With
1

Overview

We are a full-service truckload and Co-Op transportation provider serving North America and specializing in multi-drop shipments. We have the resources, the technology, and the right mix of services and experience to optimize even the most time sensitive shipments. We ensure your freight will arrive at the destination on time and using the most efficient transportation service option. We do this by committing to:

On-time and on-temperature delivery of truckload freight
Dedicated drivers and amiable support and dispatch staff
24-hour communication with drivers and customers
Short and Long Line Haul covering the greater 48 states, specializing in multiple stop loads
Using our expansive knowledge of the shipping industry
Providing higher standards of service

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 26 0
Leased 20 12 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck Types

  • Reefer

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
2,732,194 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 05/22/2014 (9 years, 11 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 2 0 0 0.58 2.4%
Unsafe Driving 10 3 0 2.36 33.5%
Hours of Service Compliance 5 1 0 0.26 14.4%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 2 0 2
Crash Reports 0 2 0 2

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 47 0 0% 6.67%
Vehicle 10 0 0% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Berkley Casualty Company
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
6519540
Effective date
03/01/2024
Address
702 Oberlin Road, Ste: 300, Raleigh, NC, US, 27605
Phone
+1-800-525-7486

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IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

October 16, 2023

“Great”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

Driver was early for each appt and he called the customers with his ETA as required. He and the dispatcher did a fantastic job with communication to everyone involved. Both gentleman were super friendly and so easy to work with. Tracking was perfect!!


Lanes
Sapulpa, OK to Albuquerque, NM
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
NC

Verified Broker from North Carolina

October 13, 2023

“Full Truckload from Saint Ansgar, IA to Spindale, NC”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery

Good performance and communication! This carrier is great and made ON TIME pickup and delivery


Lanes
Saint Ansgar, IA to Spindale, NC
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional