PLS TRANSPORT CORP, DOT #2831395 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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PLS TRANSPORT CORP is a owner-operator motor carrier based in ANTELOPE, California (USDOT #2831395). As of October 26, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 88/100 (Low Risk), based on 43 recent inspection(s) and 31 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 20 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 15 | 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.
PLS TRANSPORT CORP's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 17, 2026, California. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Sept. 17, 2026, California. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 31, 2026, Washington. No violations.
- Aug. 18, 2026, California. No violations.
- Aug. 14, 2026, California. No violations.
- July 21, 2026, California. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC946109, motor property common carrier authority, granted on December 31, 2015.
FMCSA served an involuntary revocation notice on this authority in the last 24 months, on April 18, 2025, and it was discontinued on May 16, 2025.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, Benchmark Insurance Company's, effective May 15, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
PLS TRANSPORT CORP: ANTELOPE, California Trucking Company
PLS TRANSPORT CORP is a owner-operator operating out of ANTELOPE, California with USDOT number 2831395. 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, PLS TRANSPORT CORP has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 88/100, classified as Low Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
PLS TRANSPORT CORP has undergone 43 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 4.7%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for PLS TRANSPORT CORP carries 31 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 17, 2026. Across 43 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 3 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 88/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for PLS TRANSPORT CORP: 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. 88 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Low Risk band.
PLS TRANSPORT CORP's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across California (17), Illinois (6), Washington (4). The concentration in California is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams PLS TRANSPORT CORP's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How PLS TRANSPORT CORP Compares to the National Average
Across the 43 recorded inspections, PLS TRANSPORT CORP's 4.7% vehicle out-of-service rate sits well below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: PLS TRANSPORT CORP
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-17 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-31 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-18 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-14 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-21 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-21 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-21 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-06 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-12 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about PLS TRANSPORT CORP
What is PLS TRANSPORT CORP's FMCSA safety rating?
PLS TRANSPORT CORP (USDOT #2831395) 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 88/100 (Low Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is PLS TRANSPORT CORP's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, PLS TRANSPORT CORP operates 0 power unit(s) and 0 driver(s), classifying it as a owner-operator. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is PLS TRANSPORT CORP based?
PLS TRANSPORT CORP is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in ANTELOPE, California, under USDOT number 2831395.
What is PLS TRANSPORT CORP's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 43 recent DOT inspection(s) and 31 recorded violation(s) for PLS TRANSPORT CORP (USDOT #2831395), 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 PLS TRANSPORT CORP's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
PLS TRANSPORT CORP scores 88/100 (Low 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 PLS TRANSPORT CORP 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: October 26, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile