PETRO HAULERS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2461916 • 940 STAR GAZE DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY, 40509
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-850709 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 11, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250060 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250060 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250060 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AEAS0110000025 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P100697 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P100697-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010510-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010510-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010510-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010510-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140047 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140047 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 14, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140047 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140047 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250060 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250060 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250060 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | AEAS0110000025 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100697 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100697-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010510-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010510-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010510-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010510-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140047 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2018 | Feb 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140047 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140047 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140047 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC850709 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2026 |
| MC850709 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2023 |
| MC850709 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2020 |
| MC850709 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2019 |
| MC850709 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2018 |
| MC850709 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2018 |
| MC850709 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 3, 2014 | — | Unknown |
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
5 states • 222 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from latest 100 of 222 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBC | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.328D | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJ | Universal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (222 inspections)
Showing 50 of 222
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-75 | ...UW7623 | PETROS HAULERS EXPRESS |
| Aug 20, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOHNSON CITY | I 26, US 23, INTERSTATE HWY | ...494906 | PETRO HAULERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 13, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAZARD | KY0015 | ...611523 | PETRO HAULERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 18, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...554606 | PETRO HAULERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 3, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | SOUTH MIDDLEBROOK PIKE | ...468936 | PETRO HAULERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORBIN (WHITLEY CO) | CR1401 DEERING RD | ...862833 | PETRO HAULERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 30, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY-2022-0052-US1720 | Sep 6, 2022 | 382.305(b)(2) | $6,030 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records