Plains Marketing LP
USDOT 879345 · MC-115001 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Plains Marketing LP is a company based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,495 power units and 387 drivers, which ranks it #17 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 255 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 8.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 0.8 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Plains Marketing LP |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 879345 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-115001 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 333 Clay Street Ste 1600, Houston, TX 77002 |
| Phone | (713) 646-4587 |
| First registered | May 10, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 879345.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 746 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 154 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.26 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.2 trailers per tractor.
- 24,506,037 miles reported for 2025 – about 16,392 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 241 CDL drivers; 287 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 100 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Plains Marketing LP | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.7% | 14.8% | 18.6% | 41% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.5% | 31% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.8 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 69% lower than average |
| Inspections | 255 | 255 with a driver check, 229 with a vehicle check, 110 BASIC violations recorded, 197 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 16, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Plains Marketing LP?
Plains Marketing LP is registered with USDOT number 879345 and operating authority MC-115001.
How many trucks does Plains Marketing LP have?
It reports 1,495 power units (746 tractors, 51 straight trucks) and 154 trailers, with 387 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 27, 2026).
Where is Plains Marketing LP located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77002.
What is the out-of-service rate of Plains Marketing LP?
Over 24 months, 8.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.