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Carrier profile · USDOT 879345 · MC-115001 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
Plains Marketing LP
797 power unitsavg 8 yrMulti-region · 15 statesHOUSTON, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-115001 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
797Power units
185 observed · MCS-150
167Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
2002–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 26 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2000.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 424 inspections.
USDOT registration2626 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo8.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal2929
16 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8 yr
Model years 2002–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
26 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PLAINS MARKETING LP (USDOT 879345) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 8.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 254 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 227 vehicle-level and 254 driver-level — across 15 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 29 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 797 power units and 387 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 27, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 16, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PLAINS MARKETING LP's USDOT number?
PLAINS MARKETING LP's USDOT number is 879345, and its motor carrier number is MC-115001.
Is PLAINS MARKETING LP authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, PLAINS MARKETING LP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PLAINS MARKETING LP's safety record?
PLAINS MARKETING LP has a 8.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 424 roadside inspections, with 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PLAINS MARKETING LP's fleet?
PLAINS MARKETING LP operates 797 power units and 387 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PLAINS MARKETING LP based?
PLAINS MARKETING LP is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.
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