PLATINUM TOW AND TRANSPORT INC

DOT 1456587 MC 550372 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
179 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 1.68% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
60 units

Drivers: 32

Trailers: 2 (2 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

938 VERDULERA ST, CAMARILLO, CA, 93010

Phone Number

(805) 987-3345

Mailing Address

PO BOX 3410, CAMARILLO, CA, 93011

Cell Phone

(805) 630-7755

Email Address

www.platinumtow.com

Fax Number

(805) 987-3133

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
20 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-05-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-06-04 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2020-05-26 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2020-02-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-05-29 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2017-05-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-06-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2013-05-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-05-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-05-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-05-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-05-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-05-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC550372 2020-05-26
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC550372 2018-05-29
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC550372 2014-06-09

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-05-20 BIPD/Primary K2GP424576 $1,000,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2022-05-20 BIPD/Primary K2GP318671 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-05-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-05-20 BIPD/Primary K2GP214229 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-05-20 BIPD/Primary K2GP109851 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-05-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-02-17 BIPD/Primary K2GP006069 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-05-20 BIPD/Primary K2GP006069 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-05-20 BIPD/Primary K2GP902448 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-06-08 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-05-20 BIPD/Primary PTOWK008122-01 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-10-05 BIPD/Primary PTOWK008122-00 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-07-11 BIPD/Primary PTOWK008122-00 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-11-12 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-05-20 BIPD/Primary PTOWK008122-00 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-07-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-05-20 BIPD/Primary ACP BA 3006670074 $750,000 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… 2016-05-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-05-20 BIPD/Primary CMO915132 $750,000 OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2014-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-05-20 BIPD/Primary TIP-CL-0010474-1 $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2013-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-05-20 BIPD/Primary TIP-CL-0010474-0 $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-05-20 BIPD/Primary TIP-003140 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2011-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-05-20 BIPD/Primary 7400000340-091 $750,000 EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2010-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-05-20 CARGO 7400000340-081 $750,000 EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2009-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-05-20 CARGO CL432921 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2008-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-05-20 BIPD/Primary 10AEOTT100101CA02 $750,000 SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIAN… 2007-05-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-20 CARGO 10AE0TT-100101CA01 $750,000 SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIAN… 2006-05-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

1.68%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

179 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 179 Last inspection: Jul 16, 2026 Total crashes: 19

FMCSA Inspection Records (179 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 16, 2026

UF2W001998

Level 2 CA FRHT 1FVACXFE...

Jun 22, 2026

UFYF000273

Level 1 CA RAM 3C7WRMBL...

Jun 15, 2026

UFYF000272

Level 1 CA RAM 3C7WRMBL...

Apr 23, 2026

NFHL000674

Level 1 CA INTL 1HTKSSWK...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001407

Level 1 CA KW 2NKHHJ6X...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001406

1 viol.
Level 1 CA KW 1NKZX4TX...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001404

Level 1 CA FRHT 1FVACWFC...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001403

Level 1 CA INTL 1HTKSSWK...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001402

Level 1 CA DODG 3C7WRMDL...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001401

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CA KW 2NK3HM6X...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001397

1 viol.
Level 1 CA INTL 1HTKSSWK...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001393

1 viol.
Level 1 CA INTL 1HTKSSWK...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001390

2 viol.
Level 1 CA INTL 1HTKSSWK...

Apr 22, 2026

UF7N001389

Level 1 CA INTL 1HTKSSWK...

Apr 22, 2026

NFHL000648

Level 1 CA FRHT 1FVACWFC...
Total Inspections

179

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

179

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (19 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Aug 26, 2024

CA • CA5352404086

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2023

CA • CA5352303015

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2023

CA • CA7702300207

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2023

CA • CA5902300056

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 8, 2022

CA • CA7702200276

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 18, 2021

CA • CA5352114239

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 1, 2021

CA • CA5352113278

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 26, 2021

CA • CA5352100757

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 29, 2020

CA • CA5902005051

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 23, 2019

CA • CA0009015944

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 19, 2019

CA • CA5801900683

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 22, 2018

CA • CA0008726169

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 2, 2018

CA • CA5401801214

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2018

CA • CA0008596984

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 19, 2018

CA • CA0008545393

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

4

Total Crashes

19

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

7

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

179
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

60
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

60

4 owned

Trailers

2

2 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

32

CDL Drivers: 7
Interstate: 2
Intrastate: 30
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 2
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 30

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Motor Vehicles Drive/Tow Away

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

60

Power Units

60

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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