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PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC

2403 COMMERCE RD · Richmond, VA 23234-1804

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  • MC #421823
  • USDOT #993280 USDOT Active
  • 109
    Power Units
  • 143
    Drivers
  • Carrier/cargo Tank
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC is a Richmond, VA freight carrier/cargo tank that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 109 truck(s) in their fleet and 143 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-421823 and their USDOT number is 993280.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/31/2024 · last updated Aug 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/31/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,533,251 (2021)

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 Virginia — 49 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 37 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 37 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: VA (49), NC (37), SC (13), MD (13), GA (6), DE (1), US (1), WV (1). Home base: Richmond, Virginia.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.02 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.78 40 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 121
    Total
  • 78
    Clean
  • 43
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 15

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 178.340-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 supports and anchoring requirements.1× SW 8
  • 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
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STYCISSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LTSONRLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199812× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Hazardous Materials 7

  • 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror1× SW 3
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required1× SW 3
  • 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 171.2-BHMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter, or an exemption or special permit, approval, or registration issued under this subchapter or under subchapter A of this chapter1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC
2403 COMMERCE RD
RICHMOND, VA 23234-1804
Mailing Address
PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC
2403 COMMERCE RD
RICHMOND, VA 23234

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