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PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC

10141 MARKET STREET · Houston, TX 77029

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  • MC #1527881
  • USDOT #1922866 USDOT Active
  • 21
    Power Units
  • 25
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 25 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1527881 and their USDOT number is 1922866.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/05/2026 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,326,881 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 45 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (45). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.09 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.9 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.4 2

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 21
    Clean
  • 24
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 173.24(c)Packaging not authorized by the Hazardous Materials Regulations1× SW 10
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 178.340-7(c)MC306/307/312 double bulkhead drain1× SW 8
  • 172.302Marking requirements bulk packagings1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.47(g)Insufficient Brake Drum or Rotor thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"2× SW 5
  • 172.202(a)(1)No or improper Identification Number1× SW 3
  • 172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information1× SW 3

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 397.3State/local laws ordinances regulations1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PETROLEUM EXPRESS INC
10141 MARKET STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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