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PLAINS MARKETING LP

333 CLAY STREET STE 1600 · Houston, TX 77002

Authorized: Property
(713) 646-4587 Tap to call
  • MC #115001
  • USDOT #879345 USDOT Active
  • 869
    Power Units
  • 747
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PLAINS MARKETING LP is a Houston, TX freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 869 truck(s) in their fleet and 747 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-115001 and their USDOT number is 879345.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/21/2024 · last updated May 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/21/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 27,859,793 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — home base Texas — home base

Home base   Based in Houston, Texas. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 10
    Tow
  • 18
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.07 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 4 Vehicle Maintenance 1.94 53 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 2

Inspection Summary

  • 258
    Total
  • 191
    Clean
  • 67
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 69 unique codes

Critical 21

  • 173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)1× OOS×1 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 ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 178.345-5-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 manhole requirements.1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 178.345-10-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 pressure relief.1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 32

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle5× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× 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
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× 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.1× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)(1)(i)Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding.1× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.95(g)Emergency Equipment (HM) - Improper warning devices for hazardous material loads.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 8

  • 172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured1× SW 5
  • 172.332Required ID markings displayed1× SW 5
  • 172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"1× SW 5
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.2× SW 3
  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required1× SW 3
  • 172.202B-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list basic description in proper sequence as required.1× SW 3
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
  • 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PLAINS MARKETING LP
333 CLAY STREET STE 1600
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Mailing Address
PLAINS MARKETING LP
PO BOX 4648
HOUSTON, TX 77210

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