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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 809244· MC359850· CARRIER· EIN 31-1644417
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PLATINUM EXPRESS INC

2549 STANLEY AVE, DAYTON, OH, 45404(937) 235-9540safety@platinumexpressinc.comSTEVEN HUGHES
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
Navigators Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
35%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.7%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
5
1 fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
50
/ 100

Risk factors

High riskVioCodes score
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 35% — well above the 22% national average

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC359850

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 02/26/2026
Navigators Insurance Company· policy FA26MOT02370100
Authority history (7) ▾
01/30/2026CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2026)
01/04/2013CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/25/2013)
03/09/2011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/04/2011)
02/16/2010CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/12/2010)
09/08/2009CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/2009)
06/11/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2008)
05/27/1999MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history10 insurers on record
Filing timeline (28) ▾
  1. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/14/2024 → 02/26/2026
  2. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/14/2023 → 05/14/2024
  3. NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/14/2019 → 06/10/2023
  4. NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/14/2019 → 05/14/2023
  5. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/14/2017 → 05/14/2019
  6. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/31/2013 → 05/14/2017
  7. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/14/2012 → 01/31/2013
  8. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/22/2012 → 05/14/2012
  9. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/05/2011 → 02/22/2012
  10. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/15/2010 → 04/05/2011
  11. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/05/2009 → 03/15/2010
  12. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/25/2009 → 10/05/2009
  13. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/08/2008 → 06/25/2009
  14. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/14/2005 → 07/08/2008
  15. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/14/2004 → 05/14/2005

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle100 inspections · 35% OOS · National 22%
Driver241 inspections · 1.7% OOS · National 6.7%

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

5

Tow-away

5

Injury

2

Fatal

1

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
50
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
50
50 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
6.4M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi46 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi4 drivers
Company officer
STEVEN HUGHES
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1999-05-05
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-15
Census status
Active

Fleet: 50 trucks · 19 owned tractors · 31 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Activity history

33 events
  1. 04/15/2026MCS-150 update filed

    6.4M mi reported (2025)

  2. 02/26/2026Insurance filed — Navigators Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FA26MOT02370100

  3. 02/26/2026Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT0374711157

  4. 01/30/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2026)

  5. 05/14/2024Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601088

  6. 06/10/2023Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0011180-00

  7. 05/14/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0011180-00

  8. 05/14/2019Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0037027001

  9. 05/14/2017Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000135

  10. 01/31/2013Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000135

  11. 01/04/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/25/2013)

  12. 05/14/2012Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038734

  13. 02/22/2012Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038734

  14. 04/05/2011Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038734

  15. 03/09/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/04/2011)

  16. 03/15/2010Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038734

  17. 02/16/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/12/2010)

  18. 10/05/2009Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038734

  19. 09/08/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/15/2009)

  20. 06/25/2009Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038734

  21. 07/08/2008Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3038734

  22. 06/11/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2008)

  23. 05/14/2005Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT750777-3604-041

  24. 05/14/2004Insurance replaced — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION

    BIPD/Primary · policy WCP103000212300

  25. 11/12/2003Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION

    BIPD/Primary · policy TK3201363

  26. 05/14/2002Insurance cancelled — GULF INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GA0608071

  27. 02/23/2001Insurance cancelled — GULF INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GAO608071

  28. 06/19/2000Insurance cancelled — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LHT0000663

  29. 05/14/2000Insurance replaced — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LHT0000663

  30. 02/22/2000Insurance cancelled — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LHT0006663

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2016-04-06
Last review
2026-06-02
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-15
Reported mileage
6,351,519 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Oct 2026 · Page refreshed: Nov 5, 2026, 1:45 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.