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Freight Carrier/shipper · Kenedy, TX

EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC

Name: EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC
Address: 130 PRIVATE ROAD 1124, KENEDY, TX, 78119, US
Telephone: (361) 449-7169

130 PRIVATE ROAD 1124 · Kenedy, TX 78119

Authorized: Property

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MC #131548
USDOT #3185707 USDOT Active

33
Power Units
41
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC is a Kenedy, TX freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 33 truck(s) in their fleet and 41 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-131548 and their USDOT number is 3185707.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/13/2024 · last updated May 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 08/13/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 2,825,000 (2022)

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

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (40), NM (3). Home base: Kenedy, Texas.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated 11 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.2 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.97 30 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

43
Total
12
Clean
31
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 46 unique codes

Critical 14

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 leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
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
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
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 1

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

Unsafe Driving 1

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

Vehicle Maintenance 26

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
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
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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 19972× SW 3
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× 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 wipers2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 4

172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"3× SW 5
172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name1× SW 3
172.201(d)ER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC
130 PRIVATE ROAD 1124
KENEDY, TX 78119

Mailing Address

EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC
5555 SAN FELIP ST, STE 850
HOUSTON, TX 77056

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EXPLORE PETROLEUM LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 46 unique codes

Critical 14

Hours of Service 1

Unsafe Driving 1

Vehicle Maintenance 26

Hazardous Materials 4

Locations

Location on Map

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