EMERALD PETROLEUM CO INC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — EMERALD PETROLEUM CO INC (USDOT 240440) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/240440/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 9.1% vs peer median 11.6% (better). n=78602 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10% | 50% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
EMERALD PETROLEUM CO INC is a corporation based in SAVANNAH, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 240440. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 4 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. 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.
EMERALD PETROLEUM CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Savannah, GA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 10.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in GA (9) and FL (1).
10.0% out-of-service rate, below the 19.2% national average; led by Hazardous Materials (25.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 7 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,602 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations ▼ | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78423760 | Apr 19, 2023 | GA | 1 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
11 | 393.9(a), 393.43, 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 79107857 | Jul 7, 2023 | GA | 2 | ga-bryan-co-i/s-eb |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 173.24(b)(1), 396.17(c), 393.11 | Yes |
| 80387861 | Dec 8, 2023 | GA | 2 | ga-bryan-co-i/s-eb |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.209(d), 393.9(a), 393.83(g) | Yes |
| 86484345 | Dec 3, 2025 | GA | 1 | BLOOMINGDALE GA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 177.817A-HMSP, 172.600C1-HMER | Yes |
| 83265981 | Nov 21, 2024 | GA | 2 | SAVANNAH GA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 107.620B-HMAMC, 172.516C6-HMPMC | No |
| 78400108 | Apr 18, 2023 | GA | 2 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9(a), 393.207(f) | Yes |
| 86475241 | Dec 3, 2025 | GA | 2 | POOLER GA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 177.801-HMHCNP | No |
| 81315525 | Apr 10, 2024 | GA | 2 | PORT WENTWORTH GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.201(b) | No |
| 87426968 | Mar 26, 2026 | FL | 3 | YULEE FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
0 | — | No |
| 86483882 | Dec 3, 2025 | GA | 2 | GARDEN CITY GA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85988391 | Oct 2, 2025 | GA | 2 | SAVANNAH GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85628705 | Aug 22, 2025 | GA | 2 | SAVANNAH GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84725030 | May 12, 2025 | GA | 2 | SAVANNAH GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84153703 | Mar 11, 2025 | GA | 2 | SAVANNAH GA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83257183 | Nov 20, 2024 | GA | 2 | SAVANNAH GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82259727 | Jul 25, 2024 | GA | 2 | SAVANNAH GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80487553 | Dec 19, 2023 | GA | 1 | ga-mcintosh-co-i/s-sb |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80203226 | Nov 14, 2023 | GA | 2 | MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009190389 | Oct 18, 2023 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008659740 | Aug 18, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008642825 | Aug 2, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0004532482 | Aug 6, 2013 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0376065901 | Sep 20, 2000 | GA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH GA | GA | 7 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 2 | 2 |
| YULEE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| BLOOMINGDALE GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| GARDEN CITY GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY | GA | 1 | 0 |
| POOLER GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| PORT WENTWORTH GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 173.24(b)(1) | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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