PETROLEUM UNLIMITED INC
USDOT 3181130 • 6846 KATHERINE AVENUE, VAN NUYS, CA, 91405
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1195617 | REVOKED | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG675849C | ON FILE | Jan 8, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0471902 | ON FILE | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2023 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG675849B | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG675849B | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG675849A | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG675849 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG675849 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | FEI-TXS-28962-00 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2022 |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | FEI-TXS-28962-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | FEI-TXS-28962-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0471901 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 8, 2022 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932518A | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 8, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG675849C | BIPD/Excess | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG675849B | BIPD/Excess | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG675849B | BIPD/Excess | Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG675849A | BIPD/Excess | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG675849 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 19, 2024 | Jan 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG675849 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0471902 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FEI-TXS-28962-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 8, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FEI-TXS-28962-00 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0471901 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FEI-TXS-28962-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932518A | BIPD/Excess | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1195617 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1195617 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2024 |
| MC1195617 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2023 |
| MC1195617 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2022 |
| MC1195617 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2022 |
| MC1195617 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 2021 | REVOKED | Jan 14, 2025 |
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
1 state • 32 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:171.2B-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter or an exemption or special permit approval or registration is | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | 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:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.3 | State/local laws ordinances regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.13(a) | Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:180.405(c) | 180.405(c) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (32 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.732374/-118.798569 | ...796694 | PETROLEUM UNLIMITED INC |
| Aug 13, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UPLAND | RT10/500ft E EUCLID AV | ...256811 | PETROLEUM UNLIMITED INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records