AMERICAN PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 1124581 • DBA: APC • 3601 N WARE RD, MCALLEN, TX, 78504
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-932604 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 7, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0092407003 | ON FILE | Nov 6, 2020 | Nov 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0092407002 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 2019 | Nov 6, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0092407001 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2017 | Nov 6, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0092407001 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | PMT3000856 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 2016 | Nov 6, 2016 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | PMT3000856 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2016 | Nov 6, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS057442 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2015 | Nov 6, 2016 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9272261 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9272261 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0092407003 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0092407002 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2020 | Nov 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0092407001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0092407001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | PMT3000856 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2017 | Nov 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | PMT3000856 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2016 | Nov 6, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS057442 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2016 | Nov 6, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9272261 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9272261 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-932604 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC932604 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2017 |
| MC932604 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 23, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC932604 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2015 |
| MC932604 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 2015 | REVOKED | Nov 14, 2016 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
15 states • 108 inspections
Violation Summary (140 violations from latest 100 of 108 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 5 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.60A | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (108 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEARL | INTERSTATE 20 | ...482202 | AMERICAN PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 23, 2025 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 5900 US 281 SOUTH | ...260495 | AMERICAN PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LITTLE ROCK | I440 | ...377842 | APC |
| Mar 7, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | POCAHONTAS | US67N | ...145423 | APC |
| Feb 6, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | S 8600 SOUTHWEST FWY | ...401195 | AMERICAN PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Jul 31, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | FIDELITY | IS 49 | ...377839 | AMERICAN PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Apr 19, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...495319 | AMERICAN PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 4, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 | ...377842 | AMERICAN PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC |
| Aug 31, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records