BUILDING PLASTICS INC
47-units interstate motor carrier based in Memphis, TN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 96681
- MC
- MC219336
- Based
- Memphis, TN
- Contact
- 9017446414 · trichards@bpiteam.com
What this carrier is
BUILDING PLASTICS INC is a mid-sized fleet interstate motor carrier based in Memphis, TN. Operating footprint: 47 power units, 50 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC219336 authority. FMCSA lists Other: Floor coverings as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 1, 1994).
Fleet composition on file: 78 owned trailers, 40 term-leased tractors, 8 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 615 motor carriers operating 47 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 31 | 21.64 | 143.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 6.24 | 32.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 2.98 | 167.8% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 69.18 | 28.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.76 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 47-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 96681: 89 inspections across 11 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 |
| Total violations | 54 (10 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes . Most recent: Jan 28, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with other: floor coverings on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (86 trailers against 40 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 615 peer carriers operating 47 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 69 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 driver OOS, 3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 54 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet motor carrier running over-the-road lanes with 47 power units on file.
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