HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/264473-penn-tank-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PENN TANK LINES INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC290005
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- USDOT number registered 156 days agoA new registration has no inspection or crash history yet to judge it by.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (800) 537-3102, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC290005.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC290005 | — | United States Fire Insurance Company Policy 5069491533 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC290005 | Primary | United States Fire Insurance Company Policy 506-909819-7 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 1, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC290005 | — | American Contractors Indemnity Company Policy 1001000288 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | 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
52 of 570 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
6 of 619 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | SC | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | DC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | GA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | SC | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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
381 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 64 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 491 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 292 | 49 | 76.6% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 | 8.1% | 15.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 27 | 1 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 26 | 9 | 6.8% | 0.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 1.3% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 17 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 17 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 16 | 16 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 12 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 12 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 10 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 10 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 9 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 8 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 7 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Hamilton, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Maryville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| May 10, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| May 9, 2026 | Rockaway, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Jacksonville, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Anderson, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Orangeburg, SC | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Brecknock Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Philadelphia City, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 264473 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC290005 |
| Legal name | PENN TANK LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 885 |
| Drivers | 456 |
| Annual mileage | 26,923,660 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 16, 2000) |
| USDOT number added | May 16, 2026 · 5 months ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionOtherPetroleum
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about PENN TANK LINES INC
Is PENN TANK LINES INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. PENN TANK LINES INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does PENN TANK LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC290005: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about PENN TANK LINES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking PENN TANK LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 264473. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 537-3102, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC290005, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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