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PENN TANK LINES INC

300 LIONVILLE STATION ROAD · Chester Springs, PA 19425

Authorized: Property
(800) 537-3102 Tap to call
  • MC #290005
  • USDOT #264473 USDOT Active
  • 441
    Power Units
  • 456
    Drivers
  • Carrier/cargo Tank/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PENN TANK LINES INC is a Chester Springs, PA freight carrier/cargo tank/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 441 truck(s) in their fleet and 456 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-290005 and their USDOT number is 264473.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/10/2026 · last updated May 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/10/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 26,923,660 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Building Materials
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Pennsylvania — home base

Home base   Based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

51 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 10
    Injury
  • 20
    Tow
  • 30
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.5 23 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 20 Vehicle Maintenance 2.24 160 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 3

Inspection Summary

  • 606
    Total
  • 401
    Clean
  • 205
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 146 unique codes

Critical 38

  • 173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× 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 depth4× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
  • 178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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 component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.2× OOS×2 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.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.834J2-HMBPHM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 177801LEAKAccepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environment. {49 CFR 173.24(b)(1)}2× OOS×2 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
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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
  • 395.22H4-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
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 78

  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199818× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt16× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber15× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection11× 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 wear11× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking4× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× 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
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 9

Locations

Physical Address
PENN TANK LINES INC
300 LIONVILLE STATION ROAD
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA 19425
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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