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CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC

4855 MAR ST · Brownsville, TX 78521

Authorized: Property
(956) 408-3145 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 169 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 169 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 20 states over the past 24 months: TX (169), US (30), AR (7), LA (6), SC (4), MO (3), IL (3), OH (3), GA (3), CO (2), MS (2), AL (1), +8 more. Home base: Brownsville, Texas.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 25 Severe Violations Updated 1 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
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.46 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 10 Vehicle Maintenance 3.58 109 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 4

Inspection Summary

  • 241
    Total
  • 118
    Clean
  • 123
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 102 unique codes

Critical 28

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove7× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× 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-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
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal12× OOS×4 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 hazard class 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
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle15× 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
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× 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 Lamp10× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 10

  • 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-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
  • 395.24HOS (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 56

  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× SW 7
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19986× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:5× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit4× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit4× 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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle 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
  • 393.55D1-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
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required5× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak5× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak5× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19974× 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
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories5× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

Hazardous Materials 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC
4855 MAR ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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