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EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC

1201 FANNIN ST STE 201 · Houston, TX 77002

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #131548
  • USDOT #3185707 USDOT Active
  • 155
    Power Units
  • 72
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 155 truck(s) in their fleet and 72 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-131548 and their USDOT number is 3185707.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/06/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,242,505 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 51 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 51 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (51), NM (2). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.04 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.37 35 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 53
    Total
  • 17
    Clean
  • 36
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 49 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 173.24B4-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - HM residue adhering to outside of the package1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.840(g)Discharge valve not closed during transportation of Class 2 hazardous materials1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp7× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× 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
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak6× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment3× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Hazardous Materials 7

  • 172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"4× SW 5
  • 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× SW 5
  • 172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required1× SW 5
  • 172.201(d)ER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G1× SW 3
  • 172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name1× SW 3
  • 172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
  • 172.604(a)Failing to provide an emergency response phone number1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC
1201 FANNIN ST STE 201
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Mailing Address
EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC
5555 SAN FELIP ST, STE 850
HOUSTON, TX 77056

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