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 Oct 19, 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 (274), NC (100), GA (66), AL (21), FL (21), US (12), TN (8), VA (5), MS (4), DE (2), WV (1), OH (1). Home base: Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Safety Record

60 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 15
    Tow
  • 18
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.92 29 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 6 Vehicle Maintenance 2.74 139 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 515
    Total
  • 338
    Clean
  • 177
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 100 unique codes

Critical 34

  • 177.801-HMHCFHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported forbidden HM in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 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 ATIS13× OOS×13 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.2× SW 8
  • 178.345-14(c)DOT406/407/412 specification plate1× SW 8
  • 178.340-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 supports and anchoring requirements.1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× 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-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.2× OOS×2 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 missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 177.834J2-HMBPHM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× 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.1× 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.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× 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)}3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× 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 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× 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, other1× 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 limit4× 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 limit1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 12

  • 180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required3× 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 matter3× 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 Packages1× SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× 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 appropriate1× 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 appropriate1× SW 5
  • 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available2× SW 3
  • 172.200A-HMSPSNSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required1× SW 3
  • 172.204A-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not include shipper certification as required.1× SW 3
  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required1× SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain6× SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 41

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt30× 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 secured11× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber7× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle7× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak5× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
  • 393.13D2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured6× SW 2

Hours of Service 5

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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