PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC

EL CAMPO, TX

USDOT 1959627 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: BRUCE KRAUSKOPF Company officer 2: VAL JENE HOWARD Oilfield Equipment Dry Bulk Based in EL CAMPO, TX Grade B · 79
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Nov 6, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
Company officer: BRUCE KRAUSKOPF
Company officer 2: VAL JENE HOWARD
Cargo: Oilfield Equipment, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC (USDOT 1959627)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): BRUCE KRAUSKOPF (Company officer); VAL JENE HOWARD (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1959627/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 3.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15.4% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=65092 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

  • Power Units −1 (15 → 14) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers −2 (10 → 8) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1959627
In FMCSA records since Oct 27, 2009 (~16y)
Company officer BRUCE KRAUSKOPF
Company officer 2 VAL JENE HOWARD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Oilfield Equipment, Dry Bulk
Fleet size 14 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 823,017 mi
Contact & address
Physical
167 COTTONWOOD STREET
EL CAMPO, TX 77437
Mailing
PO BOX 36
LOUISE, TX 77455
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1959627
In FMCSA records since Oct 27, 2009 (~16y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 823,017 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 15.4% vs 23.4% -8.0 pts
Driver OOS Rate 3.8% vs 6.7% -2.9 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.83 vs 1.80 +0.03
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 13 0 0
Trailers 16 0 2
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 30 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 24 24 0
OOS inspections 1 4 0
OOS percentage 4.17% 16.67%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
14
Drivers
8
Inspections
30
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
15.4%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
8 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC is a motor carrier based in EL CAMPO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1959627. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 8 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.4%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 10 drivers, based in El Campo, TX. Across 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (25 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (95.7% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 7 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Drag are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 15.4% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 65,092 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
3.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 65,092 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
15.4%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 65,092 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 10 8
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 15 14
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 24 5 20.8% Oct 19, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 15
Kenworth 8
Drag 7
Mate 6
Polar 5
Mack 4
Desp 3
Vant 2
International 1
Other 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.29 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 16 6.02 6 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86109450 Oct 19, 2025 TX 2 US 181
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.100(a), 393.55E, 393.9 Yes
86110308 Oct 18, 2025 TX 2 IH 35 MM 59
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.75A3, 393.78 Yes
86110298 Oct 18, 2025 TX 2 IH35 MM59
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85909202 Sep 28, 2025 TX 2 426M FM133
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85869826 Sep 23, 2025 TX 2 US59 SB FANNIN SCALE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85473596 Aug 9, 2025 TX 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85074888 Jun 26, 2025 TX 2 US59 NB INEZ SCALE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85075517 Jun 25, 2025 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.48A, 396.3A1, 393.55E No
84826446 May 29, 2025 TX 2 US59 SB EL TORO SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.17C, 393.9, 396.3A1 No
84803917 May 27, 2025 TX 2 2669 N US183 @ BUS
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.75A3, 393.45DLPC, 396.17C Yes
84702066 May 13, 2025 TX 1 TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
6 396.3A1, 393.47B, 393.47E Yes
84367123 Apr 1, 2025 TX 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.48A No
84041631 Feb 27, 2025 TX 1 US181 KARNES SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.75C, 393.60C, 396.3A1 No
83895060 Feb 9, 2025 TX 2 TX72
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9 No
83789413 Jan 30, 2025 TX 2 TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9, 393.45DLUV No
83569008 Jan 5, 2025 TX 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.9, 393.9T, 393.11TU No
83568285 Jan 2, 2025 TX 1 US59 NB INEZ SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.47A No
83356102 Dec 3, 2024 TX 2 US59 SB EL TORO SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2RG No
83185891 Nov 15, 2024 TX 2 TX123 AT LOUISE ST
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.9, 393.45B2UV, 393.45DLUV No
83185946 Nov 14, 2024 TX 2 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82980028 Oct 17, 2024 TX 2 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9 No
82808297 Sep 26, 2024 TX 2 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82706975 Sep 17, 2024 TX 2 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 383.23(a)(2), 393.55(e) Yes
82695845 Sep 13, 2024 TX 2 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81949842 Jun 12, 2024 TX 2 TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.5(b), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX5IUDHQE14S Jul 26, 2019 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX5DL9HQE1JL Jan 15, 2019 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX54E8HQE1JY Feb 20, 2018 TX 1 1 Yes No Fatal
TX47QCHQE13Q Dec 5, 2014 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX42D9HQE11Z May 13, 2014 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX3NTEHQE14B Nov 19, 2012 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX3IQCHQE18Q May 17, 2012 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX3DE9HQE1PF Nov 13, 2011 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC996167 common N
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 29, 2016 MC996167-P CPL PERMIT CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. AU202500020010 91X $1,000,000 Nov 6, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. AU202400020010 BIPD/Primary Nov 6, 2024 Nov 6, 2025 CANCELLED
EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY EN1CA00047-221 BIPD/Primary Nov 6, 2022 Nov 6, 2024 REPLACED
EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY EN1CA00007-221 BIPD/Primary Nov 6, 2022 Nov 6, 2022 REPLACED
EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY EN1CA00007-211 BIPD/Primary Nov 6, 2021 Nov 6, 2022 REPLACED
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY EN6CA00140-181 BIPD/Primary Nov 6, 2018 Nov 6, 2021 REPLACED
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION 4CA2CA0000168-01 BIPD/Primary Nov 4, 2016 Nov 6, 2018 REPLACED
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION 4CA2CA0000168-01 BIPD/Primary Nov 4, 2016 Nov 4, 2016 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 6, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  2. Oct 24, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Nov 6, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Nov 6, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Nov 6, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Nov 6, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
  8. Nov 29, 2016
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Nov 4, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 7 0
393.100(a) No or improper load securement Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.209(e) Power steering violations Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
393.209(d) Steering system components worn, welded, or missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC

Is PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1959627 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC's safety rating?
PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC had?
30 roadside inspections are on file for PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC's out-of-service rate?
PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 15.4% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC based?
PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 167 COTTONWOOD STREET, EL CAMPO, Texas 77437. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC have valid operating authority?
PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC operate?
PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC self-reports 14 power units and 8 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC had any crashes?
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PATRIOT OILFIELD SERVICES LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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