PENN TANK LINES INC
USDOT 264473 • 300 LIONVILLE STATION ROAD, CHESTER SPRINGS, PA, 19425
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100090813 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 13, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP63749A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP63749A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 220682 | ON FILE | Jul 7, 2004 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (43 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100090812 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100090811 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100090811 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 2, 2022 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100090810 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 4, 2021 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100090810 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100090809 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100090806 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCP04739A | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2013 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCP04739A | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2013 | Aug 11, 2016 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 023815609 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 023815609 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 19, 2013 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 023815609 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 023815609 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 021404556 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP63749A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 5456227 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 7624247 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 30, 2009 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D119P00096 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 27, 2008 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 7297875 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D119P00096 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D119P00071 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | D119Y00021 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2006 | Aug 30, 2007 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | D119Y00022 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2006 | Aug 30, 2007 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | D119V00034 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | D119V00009 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | D119V00008 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 97121456 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | W119A0005 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | MT 60-58-14 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2000 | Aug 19, 2002 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | DRE3126500 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL HO 77 39 78 3 | REPLACED | Jun 16, 1999 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA 163 020 102 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 1998 | Jun 16, 1999 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB 251 310 601 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 1997 | Aug 30, 2000 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA163020101 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 1997 | Jun 16, 1998 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA1630201 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB2513106 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 1996 | Jun 15, 1997 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB2513106 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 15, 1996 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA1630201 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 16, 1997 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | CARGO | IMB 2297419 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1996 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 8780216 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1995 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | RMCA 143 17 20 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1995 | Jun 15, 1996 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CARGO | IMB 229-74-19 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1994 | Aug 1, 1995 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | IMB 229 7419 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1994 | Mar 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP63749A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP63749A | CARGO | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100090813 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 13, 2024 | Jul 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP63749A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100090812 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100090811 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 2, 2022 | Jul 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100090811 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100090810 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 4, 2021 | Jul 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100090810 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100090809 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100090806 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CCP04739A | BIPD/Excess | Aug 11, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CCP04739A | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 220682 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 023815609 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 19, 2013 | Jul 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 023815609 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 023815609 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 023815609 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 021404556 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 7624247 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 30, 2009 | Jul 30, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97121456 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5456227 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D119P00096 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2008 | Jul 27, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D119P00096 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 7297875 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D119Y00021 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 30, 2007 | Aug 30, 2007 |
| CANCEL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D119Y00022 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 30, 2007 | Aug 30, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D119P00071 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D119V00009 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D119V00008 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | W119A0005 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8780216 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D119V00034 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT 60-58-14 | CARGO | Aug 19, 2002 | Aug 19, 2002 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | DRE3126500 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB 251 310 601 | CARGO | Aug 30, 2000 | Aug 30, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL HO 77 39 78 3 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 163 020 102 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA163020101 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 1998 | Jun 16, 1998 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA1630201 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 1997 | Jun 16, 1997 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB2513106 | CARGO | Jun 15, 1997 | Jun 15, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | RMCA 143 17 20 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 1996 | Jun 15, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB2513106 | CARGO | Jun 15, 1996 | Jun 15, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | IMB 2297419 | CARGO | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA1630201 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | IMB 229-74-19 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | IMB 229 7419 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1995 | Mar 1, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-290005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-290005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-290005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-290005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC290005 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 |
| MC290005 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 |
| MC290005 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2022 |
| MC290005 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2022 |
| MC290005 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 |
| MC290005 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 |
| MC290005 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2016 |
| MC290005 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2016 |
| MC290005 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2013 |
| MC290005 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 7, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC290005 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 7, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC290005 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2009 |
| MC290005 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2009 |
| MC290005 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 2, 2007 | REVOKED | Aug 3, 2009 |
| MC290005 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 2, 2007 | REVOKED | Aug 3, 2009 |
| MC290005 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC290005 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2002 |
| MC290005 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2000 |
| MC290005 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 1997 |
| MC290005 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 23, 1995 | REVOKED | Sep 5, 2007 |
| MC290005 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 23, 1995 | REVOKED | Sep 5, 2007 |
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
27 states • 925 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from latest 100 of 925 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fmcsr:45B2-BHTD | 45B2-BHTD | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:45D-B | 45D-B | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | 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 |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1I | Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMCMID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (925 inspections)
Showing 50 of 925
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | EVERGREEN AVE | ...172313 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Mar 3, 2026 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ORANGEBURG | NEESES HWY | ...614450 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Mar 2, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0568 W | ...712885 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Feb 10, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 8019 S | ...JB9539 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL SUMTER | I-59 | ...540769 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Dec 13, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 54 | ...JK6741 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Nov 22, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT LAUDERDALE | SW 4TH AVENUE | ...UW0694 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Oct 17, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | INTERSTATE 295 | ...NJ5254 | PENN TANK LINE |
| Aug 14, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 NB AT THE 11.9MM | ...220880 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Jun 13, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PERRY TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0079 S | ...472904 | PENN TANK LINES, INC. |
| Jun 9, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-75 (SR-93) | ...098887 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| May 1, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED H.C. | E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD | ...171288 | PENN TANK LINES |
| Apr 21, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...GT2736 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Apr 19, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 (FLORIDAS TURNPIKE) | ...UW0691 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Feb 11, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHARPSBURG BOROUGH | ROUTE 0028 S | ...KC2772 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL JEFFERSON | I-59 | ...N68179 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Jan 1, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | C.R. 527 (S. ORANGE AVENUE) | ...488417 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Dec 27, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT LAUDERDALE | SE 24TH ST | ...AV9950 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Dec 11, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | SH 71 | ...256398 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Dec 5, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RP695 RAMP 8 FR IS 695 SB TO MD 26 WB | ...GN7517 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Oct 23, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | TAMIAMI TRL | ...VX8770 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Oct 12, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VEEDERSBURG | 74 | ...460496 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Oct 5, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTGOMERY | EASTERN BLVD | ...AE5746 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Oct 2, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMILTON TWP | ROUTE 575 | ...VM5123 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Sep 19, 2024 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WALTHAM | MAIN ST @ MASSASOIT ST | ...498924 | PENN TANK LINES INC |
Enforcement Actions
2 closed cases — FMCSA civil penalties
2 Enforcement Cases
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-2023-6001-US1504 | Apr 3, 2024 | 171.2(g); 173.24(b)(1); 383.37(a) | $73,260 | Carrier |
| PA-2022-6004-US1504 | Apr 4, 2022 | 177.800(c); 177.801; 177.834(j) | $62,650 | HM Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
77 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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