Plastic Express
USDOT 56402 · MC-142935, MC-140030 · Pasadena, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Plastic Express is a corporation based in Pasadena, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 281 power units and 293 drivers, which ranks it #122 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 246 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 4.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 3.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are intermodal containers, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Plastic Express |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 56402 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-142935, MC-140030 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3013 Pasadena Fwy Suite 100, Pasadena, TX 77503 |
| Phone | (832) 208-1234 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 56402.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 20 | 260 | 0 |
| Trailers | 394 | 20 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 11,749,179 miles reported for 2025 – about 41,812 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 60% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 293 CDL drivers; 233 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 60 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Plastic Express | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.4% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 76% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 2.0% | 3.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 246 | 242 with a driver check, 182 with a vehicle check, 98 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 18, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Plastic Express?
Plastic Express is registered with USDOT number 56402 and operating authority MC-142935, MC-140030.
How many trucks does Plastic Express have?
It reports 281 power units (280 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 414 trailers, with 293 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 4, 2026).
Where is Plastic Express located?
Its registered physical address is in Pasadena, Texas 77503.
What is the out-of-service rate of Plastic Express?
Over 24 months, 4.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.