PLD Transport Inc
USDOT 977650 · MC-411253 · Malvern, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
PLD Transport Inc is a corporation based in Malvern, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 110 power units and 109 drivers, which ranks it #37 by fleet size among 82 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arkansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 423 times – about 3.8 inspections per power unit. 30.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 16 tow-away), or 14.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | PLD Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 977650 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-411253 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2099 Haltom Road, Malvern, AR 72104 |
| Phone | (501) 467-3900 |
| First registered | Sep 13, 2001 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 977650.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 20 | 90 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 95 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 15,200,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 138,182 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 20% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 98 CDL drivers; 109 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | PLD Transport Inc | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.0% | 18.8% | 14.5% | 59% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.7% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 14.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 224% higher than average |
| Inspections | 423 | 423 with a driver check, 200 with a vehicle check, 313 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 5, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Arkansas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Arkansas carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of PLD Transport Inc?
PLD Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 977650 and operating authority MC-411253.
How many trucks does PLD Transport Inc have?
It reports 110 power units (110 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 120 trailers, with 109 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 30, 2026).
Where is PLD Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Malvern, Arkansas 72104.
What is the out-of-service rate of PLD Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 30.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.