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Freight Carrier · Dayton, OH

PLATINUM EXPRESS INC

Name: PLATINUM EXPRESS INC
Address: 2549 STANLEY AVE, DAYTON, OH, 45404, US
Telephone: (937) 235-9540

2549 STANLEY AVE · Dayton, OH 45404

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #359850
USDOT #809244 USDOT Active

50
Power Units
50
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PLATINUM EXPRESS INC is a Dayton, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 50 truck(s) in their fleet and 50 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-359850 and their USDOT number is 809244.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated Oct 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 6,351,519 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

58 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
3
Injury
2
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.23 41 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.42 20 Vehicle Maintenance 6.4 58 Drugs / Alcohol 0.05 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

242
Total
132
Clean
110
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 104 unique codes

Critical 34

392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×12 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47D1-BRMMCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination5× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 45

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PLATINUM EXPRESS INC
2549 STANLEY AVE
DAYTON, OH 45404

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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PLATINUM EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 104 unique codes

Critical 34

Unsafe Driving 12

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 45

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same legal or DBA name 3

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