PETROLEUM UNLIMITED INC

USDOT 3181130 • 6846 KATHERINE AVENUE, VAN NUYS, CA, 91405

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,181,130
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8182545777
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
15,000
Physical Address
6846 KATHERINE AVENUE, VAN NUYS, CA, 91405
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jan 8, 2026
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1195617REVOKEDJan 14, 2025Jan 14, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG675849CON FILEJan 8, 2026Mar 26, 2026
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFBCAT0471902ON FILEJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2023

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG675849BREPLACEDJan 8, 2025Jan 8, 2026
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG675849BCANCELLEDJan 8, 2025Jan 21, 2026
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG675849ACANCELLEDJan 8, 2024Jan 8, 2025
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG675849REPLACEDJan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2024
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG675849CANCELLEDJan 8, 2023Jan 19, 2024
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessFEI-TXS-28962-00REPLACEDJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessFEI-TXS-28962-00CANCELLEDJan 8, 2022Feb 10, 2022
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessFEI-TXS-28962-00CANCELLEDJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2023
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFBCAT0471901CANCELLEDJan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2022
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/ExcessIXG932518ACANCELLEDJan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG675849CBIPD/ExcessMar 26, 2026Mar 26, 2026
TERM/CANCLGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG675849BBIPD/ExcessJan 21, 2026Jan 21, 2026
TERM/REPLGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG675849BBIPD/ExcessJan 8, 2026Jan 8, 2026
CANCELGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG675849ABIPD/ExcessJan 8, 2025Jan 8, 2025
TERM/CANCLGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG675849BIPD/ExcessJan 19, 2024Jan 19, 2024
TERM/REPLGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG675849BIPD/ExcessJan 8, 2024Jan 8, 2024
CANCELARCH INSURANCE COMPANYFBCAT0471902BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
CANCELADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANYFEI-TXS-28962-00BIPD/ExcessJan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
TERM/CANCLADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANYFEI-TXS-28962-00BIPD/ExcessFeb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022
CANCELARCH INSURANCE COMPANYFBCAT0471901BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022
TERM/REPLADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANYFEI-TXS-28962-00BIPD/ExcessJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022
CANCELGENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANYIXG932518ABIPD/ExcessJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1195617INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1195617COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 26, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 10, 2024
MC1195617COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 12, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 10, 2023
MC1195617COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 18, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 19, 2022
MC1195617COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 13, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 13, 2022
MC1195617MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 10, 2021REVOKEDJan 14, 2025

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
95%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
32
Violations
80
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.9%
Driver OOS %
3.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state32 inspections

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Violation Summary (80 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (80 violations from 32 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general735Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43B-BATVBrake - relay emergency valve207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STCBSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:171.2B-HMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter or an exemption or special permit approval or registration is10Hazardous Materials Compliance
FMCSR:177.817A-HMSPPlacarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMCPlacarding violation108Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA111Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.80(a)Using a hand-held mobile telephone107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:397.3State/local laws ordinances regulations10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.13(a)Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:107.620(b)107.620(b)10Unknown
FMCSR:180.405(c)180.405(c)10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-1.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.50vs nat'l 1.80
+0.70 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (32 inspections)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 1, 202687480017GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.207A-STCB, 393.11B-CSURR, 393.9A-LFTSIYes
Mar 29, 202687445362I5 NB CASTAIC CVEFCALevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER8392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LHLI, 171.2B-HMGRMCYes
Mar 27, 202687444171CASTAIC IFCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.55E-BNo
Mar 19, 202687374739GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 18, 202687336645RoadsideCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.16AD, 177.817A-HMPSPMC, 393.43B-BATVNo
Mar 12, 202687278634SR-241 S/B AT WINDY RIDGECALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR10393.47E, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Jan 17, 202686847112GCVEFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 6, 202686730892RoadsideCALevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER6392.9AA1, 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLLRYes
Dec 28, 202586673550CASTAIC IFCALevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 18, 202586607676SR-14 PIT SCALESCALevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Nov 19, 202586448914GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 391.41APCYes
Oct 25, 202586162903CASTAIC IFCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 12, 202586037283CASTAIC IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 19, 202585828969BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLCPNo
Sep 12, 202585782995CASTAIC C.V.E.F.CALevel 2BEAL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 4, 202584879084N/B SR-99 JSO WHITE LANECALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16-D, 393.9A-LHLINo
May 8, 202584617210CASTAIC IFCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3172.328D-HMM, 393.41-BNPB, 393.205C-WRNo
Apr 11, 202584492448RoadsideCALevel 5POLA SEMI-TRAILER1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Apr 7, 202584344382BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LHLI, 393.43B-BATV, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jan 11, 202583594656GRAPEVINE CVEFCALevel 1BEAL SEMI-TRAILER2393.11B-CSRIGRR, 393.11B-CSSRRNo
Jul 7, 202482077454BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER3392.80(a), 392.2, 393.11No
Jun 10, 202481894226GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47(e), 392.2, 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Apr 20, 202481449889GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER5393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b)Yes
Mar 19, 202481202170GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 18, 202481202030GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER4396.3(a)(1), 393.13(a), 392.2Yes
Nov 15, 202380175348SUN VALLEYCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 15, 202380175295SUN VALLEYCALevel 5POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 8, 202379636966GRAPEVINE CVEFCALevel 1BEAL SEMI-TRAILER4396.3(a)(1), 172.328(d), 107.620(b)No
Sep 4, 202379589452GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 8, 202379359085RoadsideCALevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 180.405(c), 396.3(a)(1)No
Jun 18, 202378941232GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 29, 202378766033CASTAIC IFCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 393.95(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

23 total · 30.4% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving22 · 2 OOS
Hazardous Materials Compliance1
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 12, 2024CATOW00UNINCORPORATED34.732374/-118.798569...796694PETROLEUM UNLIMITED INC
Aug 13, 2021CAINJURY02UPLANDRT10/500ft E EUCLID AV...256811PETROLEUM UNLIMITED INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 26, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 21, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 8, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 14, 2025
Authority
Jan 8, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Apr 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 19, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 8, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 8, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 8, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Feb 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 8, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 8, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jan 8, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Aug 13, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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