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Freight Carrier · Garfield Heights, OH

PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC

Name: PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC
Address: 12325 BROADWAY AVE, GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, 44125, US
Telephone: (877) 318-9607

12325 BROADWAY AVE · Garfield Heights, OH 44125

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #942895
USDOT #2825294 USDOT Active

78
Power Units
78
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC is a Garfield Heights, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 78 truck(s) in their fleet and 78 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-942895 and their USDOT number is 2825294.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/20/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 12,169,734 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Refrigerated Food

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Jul 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
3
Injury
1
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.06 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.3 11 Vehicle Maintenance 3.4 38 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 2

Inspection Summary

179
Total
114
Clean
65
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 71 unique codes

Critical 26

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
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× 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× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed4× OOS×4 SW 5
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDPBFL-MT20Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has more than 20% of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 11

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× 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, other3× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 27

393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× 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 wear3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.30Improper battery installation1× 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
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4

Hours of Service 6

395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.15G01Driver failed to have instructions on-board CMV for installed automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC
12325 BROADWAY AVE
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125

Mailing Address

PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC
PO BOX 188
HINCKLEY, OH 44233

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PLATINUM CARRIERS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 71 unique codes

Critical 26

Unsafe Driving 11

Vehicle Maintenance 27

Driver Fitness 1

Hours of Service 6

Locations

Location on Map

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