PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC, DOT #1680088 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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11 of your 49 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Iowa on March 30.
Your latest, Nevada on September 4, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 17 trucks and 17 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in PATTONSBURG, Missouri (USDOT #1680088). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 74/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 54 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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74/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 4, 2026, Nevada. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
- Aug. 20, 2026, New Mexico. No violations.
- Aug. 10, 2026, Missouri. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- July 30, 2026, Louisiana. No violations.
- June 8, 2026, Tennessee. No violations.
- March 30, 2026, Iowa. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 5 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), a false logbook entry (49 CFR 395.8), an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.20), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC617417, motor property common carrier authority, granted on May 22, 2014.
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC: PATTONSBURG, Missouri Trucking Company
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet operating out of PATTONSBURG, Missouri with USDOT number 1680088. The company operates 17 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 74/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 18.0%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 4%, within acceptable range compared to the 5.51% national average.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC carries 54 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 4, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 3 driver out-of-service violations and 10 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 74/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 74 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 17 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 1,836,952 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 26 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 17 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 17 crash events involving PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 6 involved a reported injury, and 16 resulted in a tow-away. 17 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: S 100 I35E, LEWISVILLE, TX on March 19, 2026.
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Iowa (7), Missouri (5), Arkansas (5). The concentration in Iowa is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC's 18.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 4.0% driver out-of-service rate sits slightly below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | NV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-20 | NM | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-10 | MO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-30 | LA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-08 | TN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-30 | IA | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-27 | WI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-19 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-19 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-06 | MO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC
What is PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC (USDOT #1680088) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 74/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC operates 17 power unit(s) and 17 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC based?
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in PATTONSBURG, Missouri, under USDOT number 1680088.
What is PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 54 recorded violation(s) for PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC (USDOT #1680088), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC scores 74/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like PLAINS DEDICATED EXPRESS LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile