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Freight Carrier · Gaithersburg, MD

APEX TANK LINES

Name: APEX TANK LINES
Address: 101 LAKEFOREST BOULEVARD SUITE 380, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20877, US
Telephone: (240) 355-7026

101 LAKEFOREST BOULEVARD SUITE 380 · Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Authorized: Property

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MC #1069111
USDOT #1471917 USDOT Active

10
Power Units
6
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

APEX TANK LINES is a Gaithersburg, MD freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Maryland. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1069111 and their USDOT number is 1471917.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/08/2025 · last updated Jun 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name APEX TANK LINES CORPORATION
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 09/08/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 60,000 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Jun 10, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.96 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 9.61 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0.76 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.07 2

Inspection Summary

10
Total
0
Clean
10
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 11

392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× OOS×1 SW 10
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.834J2-HMBPHM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position1× OOS×1 SW 4
177.801HMBPTAHM (Bulk Packages) - Transporting or accept for transportation HM/DG in a bulk package/large means of containment not authorized/selected for the material being transported1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 2

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Hazardous Materials 1

180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 10

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

APEX TANK LINES
101 LAKEFOREST BOULEVARD SUITE 380
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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