Platinum Express Inc
- USDOT
- 2587370
- Docket
- MC914579
- Website
- Platinum Express Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.2
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
9.6
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
Overview
Located in Yuba City, California, Platinum Express started with the intention to change the industry. Over the past few years, we have been successful. It is the policy of Platinum Express to maintain a safe work environment throughout our system. The primary goal of our program is to prevent accidents, incidents, illnesses, and injuries and to fulfill our moral obligation to protect the general public. By doing so, the employees of the company and the general public will be best served. Unsafe acts or working conditions create unnecessary hazards to the health and well-being of our people, our customers, and to the good name of the company.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 97 | 110 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
Truck Types
- Dry Van
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 8,106,714 (2022)
- Electronic Tracking
- 20% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
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Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 05/14/2015 (8 years, 11 months)
- Contract Active — 05/14/2015 (8 years, 11 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 323 | 72 | 114 | 4.1 | 37.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 54 | 9 | 0 | 4.66 | 55.5% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 83 | 32 | 13 | 0.39 | 20.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0.07 | 8.1% |
| Controlled Substances | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0.03 | 5.1% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| Crash Reports | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 712 | 21 | 2.95% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 429 | 93 | 21.68% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.
- Policy limit
- $750,000
- Policy number
- KCA 2601296
- Effective date
- 08/01/2023
- Address
- P O Box 2575, Jacksonvillle, FL, US, 32203
- Phone
- +1-8008748053x7025
Verified Broker from Illinois
“Quick responses, great with updates”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 9/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Onboard
I like how good the dispatcher is giving updates on time
- Lanes
- Bend, OR to Portland, OR
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking not functional
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Marion, OH to Nashville, TN”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 9/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
This carrier is very timely and they are great at communicating updates on the driver.
- Dislikes
I didn't dislike anything about this carrier they did a good job and will use them again
- Lanes
- Marion, OH to Nashville, TN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Pennsylvania
“Full Truckload from Denver, CO to Malibu, CA”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
Fantastic service. Drivers and dispatch are quick with updates throughout transit. Appointment times were hit without issue
- Dislikes
No problems with the carrier or with the load. Really really good carrier.
- Lanes
- Denver, CO to Malibu, CA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Illinois
“Full Truckload from Tempe, AZ to Modesto, CA”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 8/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
The driver brokedown with an oil leak and he let us know as soon as it happen. It was fixed and they delivered a day later.
- Dislikes
Rate was a bit higher than we usually run this lane for. We will work with them again.
- Lanes
- Tempe, AZ to Modesto, CA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Illinois
“Full Truckload from Salt Lake City, UT to Modesto, CA”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
The dispatch team was quick and professional with updates. Loads delivered on time
- Dislikes
Although they were good with updates I wish they would provide drivers info just in case.
- Lanes
- Salt Lake City, UT to Modesto, CA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.2
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
9.6
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
