HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1922866-petroleum-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (713) 223-0231, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1527881.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC1527881 | — | New York Marine and General Insurance Company Policy AU202600019699 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1527881 | — | New York Marine and General Insurance Company Policy AU202600019699 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 41 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 41 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 37 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 3 | 73.5% | 78.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 2 | 14.7% | 0.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 8.8% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 3 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 2 | 2 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 2 | 0 |
| Frame accessories improperly attached Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201D | 2 | 0 |
| No or improper shipping papers (carrier) Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817A | 1 | 1 |
| Release of Hazardous Materials from package Load Securement - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 17324B1 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 1 | 1 |
| Insufficient Brake Drum or Rotor thickness Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347G | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | Houston, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1922866 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1527881 |
| Legal name | PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 43 |
| Drivers | 23 |
| Annual mileage | 1,326,881 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 5, 2009 · 17 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/Gases
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
What does PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1527881: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1922866. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 223-0231, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1527881, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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