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PLAINS MARKETING LP

333 CLAY STREET STE 1600 · Houston, TX 77002

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(713) 646-4587 Tap to call
  • MC #115001
  • USDOT #879345 USDOT Active
  • 1312
    Power Units
  • 387
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PLAINS MARKETING LP is a Houston, TX freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 1312 truck(s) in their fleet and 387 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-115001 and their USDOT number is 879345.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/27/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/27/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 24,506,037 (2025)

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 — 93 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 93 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 11 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: TX (93), ND (32), LA (31), OK (28), KS (13), WY (11), NM (11), MS (9), CO (7), MT (6), US (4), NE (4), +3 more. Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

23 Severe Violations Updated 14 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 9
    Tow
  • 15
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.05 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 4 Vehicle Maintenance 1.78 50 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 2

Inspection Summary

  • 255
    Total
  • 191
    Clean
  • 64
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 19

  • 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 ATIS8× OOS×8 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
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× 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 5

  • 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-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 29

  • 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 missing3× 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
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× 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
  • 393.55C2-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
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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
  • 393.11TLTruck-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 Lamp2× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× 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
  • 393.95(g)Emergency Equipment (HM) - Improper warning devices for hazardous material loads.1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

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

Hazardous Materials 8

  • 172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"1× SW 5
  • 172.332Required ID markings displayed1× SW 5
  • 172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured1× SW 5
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.2× SW 3
  • 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× 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

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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