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Freight Carrier · Brownsville, TX

CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC

Name: CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC
Address: 4855 MAR ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521, US
Telephone: (956) 408-3145

4855 MAR ST · Brownsville, TX 78521

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #882281
USDOT #2536922 USDOT Active

56
Power Units
56
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC is a Brownsville, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 56 truck(s) in their fleet and 56 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-882281 and their USDOT number is 2536922.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/17/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/17/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,052,499 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Liquids/Gases
Chemicals

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 27 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 10.6% 23.4% Driver 1.3% 6.7% Hazmat 2.8% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.67 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 12 Vehicle Maintenance 3.17 117 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 5

Inspection Summary

266
Total
135
Clean
131
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 111 unique codes

Critical 29

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove5× SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation3× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.1× SW 8
178.345-8A-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 accident damage protection.1× 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 component1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal9× OOS×2 SW 6
393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
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
177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more 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× OOS×1 SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit4× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.2× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap1× 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.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel3× OOS×2 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp12× 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
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× 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 Time1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× 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.2× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× 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 official1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 61

393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× SW 7
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp5× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle12× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19986× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20014× SW 4
393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually3× 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
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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.1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak5× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required4× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× 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
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories5× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured4× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored7× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers7× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 6

172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"1× SW 5
172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror2× SW 3
172.202(a)(1)No or improper Identification Number1× SW 3
172.203(c)(2)RQ not on shipping paper1× SW 3
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
397.3-SLLState/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC
4855 MAR ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 111 unique codes

Critical 29

Unsafe Driving 3

Hours of Service 12

Vehicle Maintenance 61

Hazardous Materials 6

Locations

Location on Map

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