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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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PLAINS MARKETING LP
USDOT 879345 · MC115001 · EIN 76-0587115 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
333 CLAY STREET STE 1600, HOUSTON, TX, 77002
(713) 646-4587 · PATRICK HODGINS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
14 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
1495 / 387
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
254 / 757
Crashes (24 mo)
14
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Old Republic Insurance Company — $5M BIPD · policy MWTB 318866 · eff 11/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance582 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance72 pts
Unsafe Driving65 pts
Other39 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 140 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 64 | |
| 393.45DLUV | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 32 | |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 178.345-14B-HMP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 20 |
Most inspected states
TX96
ND32
LA30
OK27
KS12
WY11
NM11
MS9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈1–8% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.86 | 1.88 | ≈21–25% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.22 | 0.20 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 4 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in La Salle County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from La Salle County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 57% · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Other 15%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 88% · False log / RODS 13%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 41% (2 OOS) · Tires 33% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 26 inspections, 13 violations, 1 OOS, 19 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 1 OOS · 62%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.55E-B ×2, 393.75A1-TFBMF
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.395).
2. Other3 viol · 23%
393.60C, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 8%
178.345-14B-HMP
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.55E-B ×2
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Crash record — 14 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | NOT IN CITY, NM | ✓ | ||
| 11/18/2025 | VICKSBURG, MS | ✓ | ||
| 10/15/2025 | JAL, NM | ✓ | ||
| 08/27/2025 | CHEYENNE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 08/17/2025 | CHEYENNE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 06/16/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/21/2025 | Not Reported, KS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/28/2025 | RODESSA, LA | ✓ | ||
| 01/29/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 12/10/2024 | RURAL, LA | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 95 vehicles seen in inspections
44 truck33 other13 trailer5 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
PATRICK HODGINS
Annual mileage
24.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
241
Registered since
2000-05-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER TRADING AND TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1738231 | 4 VINs | strong |
| BI-PETRO INC | 92574 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
24.5M mi reported (2025)
11/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 318866
11/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7269896
08/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 7203928
06/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 9300103-00
06/01/2003 — Insurance filed — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 87475
06/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC 3587585-00
06/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 2803055-03
07/01/2000 — Insurance name changed — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD · policy BAP 2803055-02
07/01/2000 — Insurance name changed — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC 3587585-00
06/01/2000 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD · policy BAP2803055-02
05/10/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
11/16/1999 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/26/1999 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/14/1999)
08/01/1999 — Insurance cancelled — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy SRL 706
06/29/1998 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/04/1998)
06/29/1998 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/1998)
06/03/1998 — Insurance transferred — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
CARGO · policy LAB26607
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