EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. How this works
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, (361) 449-7169, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC131548.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC131548 | Primary | GuideOne Insurance Company Policy 62P101159 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 4, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
13 of 51 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 53 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | TX | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 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
102 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 130 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 87 | 13 | 85.3% | 78.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 13 | 2 | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 1.0% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 7 | 1 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 6 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 5 | 1 |
| Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172328D | 4 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 4 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 4 | 0 |
| 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 Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 3 | 3 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 3 | 1 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLUV | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 1 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3185707 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC131548 |
| Legal name | EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 155 |
| Drivers | 72 |
| Annual mileage | 3,242,505 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 10, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesChemicals
Questions about EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC
What does EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC's operating authority allow?
MC131548: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC 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 EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3185707. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (361) 449-7169, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC131548, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (361) 449-7169
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLORE TRADING LLC | 3141234 | MC106268 | 35 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.