PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC

USDOT 1922866 • 10141 MARKET STREET, HOUSTON, TX, 77029

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,922,866
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7132230231
Power Units (MCS-150)
21
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
MCS-150 Mileage
1,326,881
Physical Address
10141 MARKET STREET, HOUSTON, TX, 77029
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 3, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1527881ACTIVEUnknownMar 11, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryAU202500019699ON FILEMar 3, 2025Mar 3, 2026

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryAU202400019699REPLACEDMar 4, 2024Mar 3, 2024
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryAU202400019699CANCELLEDMar 4, 2024Apr 3, 2024
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryAU202400019699REPLACEDMar 3, 2024Mar 3, 2025
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryAU202400019699CANCELLEDMar 3, 2024Apr 3, 2024
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryAU202400019699REPLACEDMar 3, 2024Mar 3, 2024
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryAU202400019699REPLACEDMar 3, 2024Mar 4, 2024
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPHPK2585682REPLACEDAug 1, 2023Mar 3, 2024
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPHPK2446573REPLACEDMar 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.AU202500019699BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2026Mar 3, 2026
TERM/REPLNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.AU202400019699BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2025Mar 3, 2025
TERM/CANCLNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.AU202400019699BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2024Apr 3, 2024
TERM/CANCLNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.AU202400019699BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2024Apr 3, 2024
TERM/REPLNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.AU202400019699BIPD/PrimaryMar 4, 2024Mar 4, 2024
TERM/REPLPHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYPHPK2585682BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2024Mar 3, 2024
TERM/REPLNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.AU202400019699BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2024Mar 3, 2024
TERM/REPLNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.AU202400019699BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2024Mar 3, 2024
TERM/REPLPHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYPHPK2446573BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1527881COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 7, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 11, 2024
MC1527881MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 24, 2023Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
2.93

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
80
Violations
69
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.0%
Driver OOS %
3.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
21
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
Crash Records
19

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
4
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
4
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 80 of 80 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states80 inspections

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Violation Summary (69 violations from 80 inspections)

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Violation Summary (69 violations from 80 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate417Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.620(b)107.620(b)30Unknown
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201DFrame accessories improperly attached20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class228Driver Fitness
FMCSR:99999921Unknown
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47GBrake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.620B107.620B10Unknown
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:173.24CPackaging not authorized by the Hazardous Materials Regulations10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:173.24B1Release of Hazardous Materials from package11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:180.340-7C180.340-7C10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:397.3State/local laws ordinances regulations10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:172.202(a)(1)Hazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.202(a)(3)Hazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:172.502(a)(1)Placarding general requirements117Hazardous Materials

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.86vs nat'l 1.80
-0.94 below avg

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

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Inspection History (80 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687513466RoadsideTXLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 26, 202687440859IH-0010 IN HARRIS CO. (742-797TXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR7393.45B2UV, 396.3A1B, 393.201DYes
Mar 24, 202687397056TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALETXLevel 1HEIL OTHER0No
Jan 26, 202686907653SH288 AT CR101TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 1, 202686716195SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700TXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9, 393.201D, 393.45DLUVNo
Dec 21, 202586665291RoadsideTXLevel 2LBT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 16, 2025866946482100 REED RDTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47E, 393.53BNo
Dec 2, 202586494386RoadsideTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1383.23A2Yes
Nov 19, 202586405555IH-0010 IN WALLER CO. (728-738TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 6, 20258628491918700 KICKAPOO RDTXLevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.47E, 393.53B, 393.55C2No
Oct 22, 202586170801IH-0610 IN HARRIS CO. (0-37)TXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR6396.3A1, 393.45B2UV, 393.43No
Oct 1, 2025860711188200 N LOOP EAST NORTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 25, 2025856357501300 FEDERALTXLevel 1LBT SEMI-TRAILER2173.24C, 393.95ANo
Aug 19, 202585569229300 MERCURYTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 9, 202585224064400 E LOOP NTXLevel 1PTRB OTHER1173.24B1Yes
May 21, 2025848539461800 ALDINE BENDERTXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.48ANo
May 18, 2025848150418900 N LOOP ETXLevel 2LBT SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 15, 2025847179031300 FEDERAL RDTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 29, 202584593432IH-0045 IN HARRIS CO. (24-72)TXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 5, 2025843175402100 MANGUMTXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1180.340-7CNo
Feb 27, 2025840298699400 NORTH FREEWAYTXLevel 2LBT OTHER0No
Feb 27, 20258401598518800 KICKAPOO RDTXLevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 23, 2025840298535300 N LOOP E SERVITXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 18, 202583973435RoadsideTXLevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2PCYes
Jan 28, 2025837315893600 GAGERTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 14, 202583663450IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 2, 202483427304200 E SAM HOUSTON PKTXLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 31, 202483095948US-0059 IN HARRIS CO. (492-528TXLevel 2LBT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 30, 2024830844358300 MYKAWA RDTXLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.78No
Oct 9, 202482901331IH-0010 IN HARRIS CO. (742-797TXLevel 2POLA OTHER4383.23(a)(2), 397.3, 107.620(b)Yes
Oct 3, 202482859324US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738TXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45(b)(2)No
Sep 26, 202482807374300 MERCURY DRTXLevel 2PTRB OTHER0No
Sep 20, 202482749241RoadsideTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1107.620(b)No
Aug 24, 202482511904RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45(d), 107.620(b)No
Aug 22, 202482499960400 E LOOP NTXLevel 1LBT OTHER0No
Aug 7, 20248237477118000 KICKAPOO RDTXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3999, 393.55(e), 172.202(a)(1)Yes
Aug 3, 2024823747661300 FEDERAL RDTXLevel 2HEIL OTHER2396.3(a)(1), 172.602(b)Yes
Jul 4, 202482063537IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2POLA OTHER2172.328(d), 393.55(e)No
Jun 28, 202482027635IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
May 23, 202481729518IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 1HEIL OTHER1393.45(d)No
May 14, 202481688128SH 288 NB ANGLETONTXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45(b)(2)No
May 4, 2024816326706500 GREENS RDTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 30, 2024815334338200 N LOOP EAST NORTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 22, 2024814482006500 GREENS RDTXLevel 2HEIL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 17, 202481396781US-0059 IN HARRIS CO. (492-528TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 2, 2024813534608500 N LOOP EAST NORTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 19, 202481199548IH-0045 IN HARRIS CO. (24-72)TXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.48(a), 393.55(e)No
Mar 12, 202481130279US-0090 IN HARRIS CO. (806-862TXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55(d)(2), 393.55(e)No
Mar 5, 202481061373FM-2920 IN HARRIS CO. (646-676TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45(b)(2), 172.202(a)(3), 393.55(e)Yes
Feb 16, 202480893311LAT:30 31' 28.86NTXLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

45 total · 15.6% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
19
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
5
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
18

Crash History (19 records)

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Crash History (19 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 3, 2025TXTOW00HOUSTONS 4600 SOUTH LP W FWY...603802PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
Apr 16, 2024TXTOW00HOUSTON7000 MYKAWA...603803PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
Jan 16, 2024TXTOW00NOT LISTED13880 FM 2100...600586PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
Nov 29, 2023TXTOW00NOT LISTED3800 ALDINE MAIL RD...GS9680PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
May 21, 2022TXTOW00GALENA PARK2500 FEDERAL RD...600588PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
Apr 14, 2022TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...600591PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
Jan 8, 2022TXTOW00HOUSTON12500 NORTHWEST FWY...600585PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
Jul 25, 2021TXTOW00HOUSTONS 8300 SOUTH LP E...195911PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
Dec 5, 2019TXINJURY01
Oct 30, 2019TXTOW00
Jul 4, 2019TXINJURY01
Feb 14, 2019TXTOW00
Jun 13, 2017TXINJURY02
Apr 8, 2016TXTOW00
May 13, 2014TXFATAL11
Sep 1, 2012TXTOW00
Apr 17, 2012TXTOW00
Nov 11, 2011TXTOW00
May 18, 2010TXTOW00

Compliance Timeline

29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 3, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 3, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 3, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 16, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2024
Authority
Mar 4, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 29, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 21, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 14, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 8, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 25, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 5, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 30, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 4, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 13, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Apr 8, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 13, 2014
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury

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