NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP
USDOT 1065598 • 10353 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77042
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-465885 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 9, 2010 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 61 MS KK1495 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2010 | Apr 18, 2020 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 9260136-00 | ON FILE | Sep 26, 2007 | Sep 26, 2007 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510GXKGEP5848 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2009 | Dec 5, 2010 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510GXKGEP5759 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2008 | Dec 5, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510GXKGEP5624 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2007 | Dec 5, 2008 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 9260136-00 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2007 | Sep 26, 2007 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07670199 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2005 | Sep 26, 2007 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07670199 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07670199 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07670199 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2005 | Nov 5, 2007 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H0767076A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ISAH 076 70 76 A | NAME CHANGED | Sep 1, 2003 | Nov 5, 2007 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH0767076A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH07832783 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2002 |
| PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ISA H07832783 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2002 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07832783 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2002 | Sep 1, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 61 MS KK1495 | CARGO | Apr 18, 2020 | Apr 18, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510GXKGEP5848 | CARGO | Dec 5, 2010 | Dec 5, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510GXKGEP5759 | CARGO | Dec 5, 2009 | Dec 5, 2009 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510GXKGEP5624 | CARGO | Dec 5, 2008 | Dec 5, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07670199 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2007 | Nov 5, 2007 |
| NAMECHG | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH 076 70 76 A | CARGO | Nov 5, 2007 | Nov 5, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 9260136-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2007 | Sep 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07670199 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2007 | Sep 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 9260136-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2007 | Sep 26, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07670199 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH0767076A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07670199 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | ISA H07832783 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H0767076A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | ISA H07832783 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH07832783 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-465885 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC465885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2010 |
| MC465885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2009 |
| MC465885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2008 |
| MC465885 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 28, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC465885 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 3, 2003 | REVOKED | Nov 5, 2007 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
16 states • 101 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from latest 100 of 101 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 7 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.13(d)(2) | Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (101 inspections)
Showing 50 of 101
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-26 | ...124714 | NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP |
| Oct 3, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CORPUS CHRISTI | 400 SARATOGA BLVD | ...951373 | NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP |
| Jul 30, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-308 | ...611931 | NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP |
| May 1, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PALMDALE | 34.531258/-118.113811 | ...HW8177 | NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP |
| Sep 3, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUSTIN | N 8500 CAPITAL OF TEXAS NB HWY | ...507659 | NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP |
| Feb 4, 2020 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2016 | LA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2015 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2013 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2013 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2012 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events