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Freight Carrier · Sterling, VA

PLATINUM TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: PLATINUM TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 44330 MERCURE CIR, STERLING, VA, 20166, US
Telephone: (571) 674-3732

44330 MERCURE CIR · Sterling, VA 20166

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1753048
USDOT #4449246 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PLATINUM TRANSPORTATION INC is a Sterling, VA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1753048 and their USDOT number is 4449246.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/25/2026 · last updated Oct 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/25/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 0 (0 )

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Coal/Coke
U.S. Mail
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: TX (3), LA (1), TN (1), SC (1), NC (1), CA (1), AZ (1). Home base: Sterling, Virginia.

Safety Record

3 Acute/Critical 8 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 19.6 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.91 5 Vehicle Maintenance 15.04 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.08 3

Inspection Summary

9
Total
0
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 14

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1
382.301(a)Using a driver before the motor carrier has received a negative pre-employment controlled substance test result0× SW 0
382.305(b)(2)Failing to conduct random controlled substances testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable annual rate of the average number of driver positions0× SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
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

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Other 1

387.7(a)Operating a motor vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial responsibility coverage0× SW 0

Locations

Physical Address

PLATINUM TRANSPORTATION INC
44330 MERCURE CIR
STERLING, VA 20166

Mailing Address

PLATINUM TRANSPORTATION INC
14649 THERA WAY
CENTREVILLE, VA 20120-1682

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 14

Unsafe Driving 3

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 19

Other 1

Locations

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