CHOPRA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1415378 • 362 ROUTE 40, CARNEYS POINT, NJ, 08069
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-535720 | REVOKED | Sep 26, 2016 | Mar 14, 2018 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA142572A | ON FILE | Mar 8, 2021 | Mar 8, 2026 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB556045 | ON FILE | Sep 16, 2016 | Apr 8, 2017 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660 4277B818 | ON FILE | Sep 16, 2008 | Jun 4, 2019 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | CPP142572A | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2019 | Mar 8, 2021 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP142572A | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2018 | Mar 8, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0385300 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 8, 2018 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1549942 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2016 | Mar 8, 2017 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1549942 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2016 | Apr 8, 2017 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0341800 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 16, 2016 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PCT3000158-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2012 | Sep 16, 2015 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GSA0000107-00 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2008 | Sep 16, 2008 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GSA0000107-00 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2008 | Sep 16, 2012 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL 196178 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2007 | Sep 16, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL 196178 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2007 | Sep 16, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL 196178 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2007 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL 196178 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2007 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL 195343 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2006 | Sep 16, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL 195343 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2006 | Sep 16, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL 193915 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2005 | Sep 16, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL 193915 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2005 | Sep 16, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | CA142572A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2026 | Mar 8, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CPP142572A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2021 | Mar 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 4277B818 | CARGO | Jun 4, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP142572A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2019 | Mar 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0385300 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2018 | Mar 8, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1549942 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2017 | Apr 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB556045 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 8, 2017 | Apr 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1549942 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0341800 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PCT3000158-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | GSA0000107-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2012 | Sep 16, 2012 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 196178 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2008 | Sep 16, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | GSA0000107-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2008 | Sep 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 196178 | CARGO | Sep 16, 2008 | Sep 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 196178 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2007 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 196178 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2007 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 195343 | CARGO | Sep 16, 2007 | Sep 16, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 195343 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2007 | Sep 16, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 193915 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2006 | Sep 16, 2006 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 193915 | CARGO | Sep 16, 2006 | Sep 16, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-535720 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-535720 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC535720 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 23, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC535720 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 21, 2016 | REVOKED | Mar 14, 2018 |
| MC535720 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2015 |
| MC535720 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2008 |
| MC535720 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2007 |
| MC535720 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2007 |
| MC535720 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2006 |
| MC535720 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 6, 2005 | REVOKED | Sep 26, 2016 |
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
4 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602B3-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0076 W | ...H96670 | CHOPRA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 17, 2021 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILLSBORO | US113 S DUPONT BLVD | ...364645 | CHOPRA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 24, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2017 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2013 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2010 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2010 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events