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PETROLEUM TRANSPORT COMPANY INC

129 CARSON ST · Pilot Mountain, NC 27041-7459

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  • MC #184340
  • USDOT #284383 USDOT Active
  • 195
    Power Units
  • 385
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PETROLEUM TRANSPORT COMPANY INC is a Pilot Mountain, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 195 truck(s) in their fleet and 385 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-184340 and their USDOT number is 284383.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/01/2026 · last updated Aug 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/01/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 23,163,190 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 301 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 301 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 165 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 98 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 72 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 56 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 23 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: NC (301), SC (165), TN (98), KY (72), GA (56), VA (23), US (16), WV (4), AL (2), MA (1). Home base: Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.

Safety Record

31 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 8
    Injury
  • 12
    Tow
  • 20
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.97 19 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 5 Vehicle Maintenance 1.26 124 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 4

Inspection Summary

  • 738
    Total
  • 587
    Clean
  • 151
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 122 unique codes

Critical 38

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 178.345-8(a)DOT406/407/412 accident protection1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured1× 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
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BACPAir Brake - Air compressor cracked/broken/loose pulley1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 54

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199816× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured9× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BABolt-type or DD-3 -type Brake Out of Adjustment1× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 10

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
PETROLEUM TRANSPORT COMPANY INC
129 CARSON ST
PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC 27041-7459
Mailing Address
PETROLEUM TRANSPORT COMPANY INC
PO BOX 490
PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC 27041

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