Freight Carrier/shipper · Spartanburg, SC

ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC

1746 UNION STREET · Spartanburg, SC 29302

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(864) 573-9301 Tap to call
  • MC #106119
  • USDOT #104701 USDOT Active
  • 234
    Power Units
  • 203
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC is a Spartanburg, SC freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 234 truck(s) in their fleet and 203 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-106119 and their USDOT number is 104701.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/02/2026 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/02/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 14,181,438 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: SC (279), NC (102), GA (70), FL (23), AL (19), US (12), TN (8), MS (5), DE (2), VA (2), WV (1), OH (1). Home base: Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Safety Record

62 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 14
    Tow
  • 18
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.97 30 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.04 8 Vehicle Maintenance 2.75 143 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 524
    Total
  • 339
    Clean
  • 185
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 104 unique codes

Critical 33

  • 173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package OOS×1 SW 10
  • 173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) OOS×1 SW 10
  • 177.801-HMHCFHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported forbidden HM in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×12 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements. SW 8
  • 178.340-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 supports and anchoring requirements. SW 8
  • 178.345-14(c)DOT406/407/412 specification plate 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 component15× OOS×15 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 missing OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×5 SW 4
  • 177.834J2-HMBPHM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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)} OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking 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/combination13× OOS×13 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation14× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 1

Hazardous Materials 11

  • 180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required SW 7
  • 180.415(b)Cargo tank test or inspection markings SW 7
  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter SW 5
  • 172.519B1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Except as provided in 172.332, each placard must be as described in this subpart, and except for size and color, the printing, inner border and symbol must be as shown in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart, as appropriate SW 5
  • 172.519D1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - The background color, symbol, text, numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart, as appropriate SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages SW 5
  • 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available SW 3
  • 172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required SW 3
  • 172.204A-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not include shipper certification as required. SW 3
  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain SW 2

Hours of Service 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 Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 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. SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 44

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt31× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection19× 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 wear15× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC
1746 UNION STREET
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Mailing Address
ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC
P O BOX 2808
SPARTANBURG, SC 29304-2808

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