Platinum Trucking LLC
Lyons, KS
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
2
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2024 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2024. Based in Lyons, KS, they operate a fleet of 2 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Hopper / Grain.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Platinum Trucking LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Platinum Trucking LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 55,372 miles (2025)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
2
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC
3 trucks and 3 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 22, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Timpte, Inc. Equipment breakdown: 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 50% |
Trailers (3 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 3 |
| Timpte | 2 |
| Timpe | 1 |
| Grain, Chip, or Gravel Trailer | 3 |
| 42 ft | 1 |
| 43 ft | 1 |
| 46 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 3 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 3 | 50% |
| Timpte, Inc | 3 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (6 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AER549 | KS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 714230 | KS | Timpte SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 259457 | KS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| 714068 | KS | Timpte SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| 240619349 | KS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Dec 2024 |
| AV4299 | OK | Timpe SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Dec 2024 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: KS (5) · OK (1)
Recent active vehicles (6 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
11
Inspections
24 months
74
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-2.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | TX | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/22/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 7 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | 1 |
| 12/10/2025 | KS | Walk-Around | 8 | ✓ |
| 11/21/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 6 | ✓ |
| 11/10/2025 | KS | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 12/26/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 9 | ✓ |
| 09/06/2024 | KS | Walk-Around | 8 | ✓ |
| 09/05/2024 | KS | Full | 23 | 3 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 01-C-11539946 | $1 Million | 07/23/2025 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA981181726 | 05/13/2024 | 08/08/2025 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
4 FMCSA-recordable · 4 state-recordable
Of 4 reported crashes: 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | TX | SAN MARCOS, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 12/10/2025 | KS | WICHITA, KS | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/22/2025 | OK | SPRINGER, OK | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 08/26/2024 | OK | MARIETTA, OK | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC is inferred to operate: Hopper / Grain.
Is PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC's authority currently active?
PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC been in business?
PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2024, making their authority approximately 2 years, 2 months old.
Where is PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC located?
PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC is physically located at 210 N DOUGLAS AVE, LYONS, KS 67554.
Roadside Inspection History 11 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC has been inspected 11 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KS, TX. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 18%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9 — 8 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-10 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | — |
| 2025-11-21 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | — |
| 2025-11-10 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2024-12-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 9 | — |
| 2024-09-06 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | — |
| 2024-09-05 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 23 | OOS · 3 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
55 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for PLATINUM TRUCKING LLC, of which 9 (16%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 9 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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