PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1922866 • 10141 MARKET STREET, HOUSTON, TX, 77029
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-1527881 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 11, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202500019699 | ON FILE | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019699 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019699 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019699 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019699 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019699 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019699 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2585682 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2023 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2446573 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202500019699 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019699 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019699 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019699 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019699 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2585682 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019699 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019699 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2446573 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1527881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2024 |
| MC1527881 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 24, 2023 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 80 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from 80 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 3 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 2 | 1 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47G | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24C | Packaging not authorized by the Hazardous Materials Regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24B1 | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.340-7C | 180.340-7C | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.3 | State/local laws ordinances regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(1) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602(b) | Form and manner of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(3) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | 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:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
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 (80 inspections)
Showing 50 of 80
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | S 4600 SOUTH LP W FWY | ...603802 | PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 16, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 7000 MYKAWA | ...603803 | PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 13880 FM 2100 | ...600586 | PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 29, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 3800 ALDINE MAIL RD | ...GS9680 | PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC |
| May 21, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GALENA PARK | 2500 FEDERAL RD | ...600588 | PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 14, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...600591 | PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 8, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 12500 NORTHWEST FWY | ...600585 | PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 25, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | S 8300 SOUTH LP E | ...195911 | PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 5, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 4, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2014 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2011 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events