Williams Tank Lines Safety Record

DOT# 229047 · Stockton, CA 95206 · 2099445613

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Williams Tank Lines (DOT# 229047) in Stockton, California has 1,157 inspections on record with 724 violations and a 9.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 15 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

1,157 Inspections
9.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
15 Crashes
161 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 9.9%
Carrier: 9.9% (114 of 1,157) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.2%
Carrier: 0.2% (2 of 1,157) National: 6.4%
61% OOS rate better than 61% of carriers in California
15% crash rate better than 15% of carriers in California

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

724 total violations across 1,157 inspections
114 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
517
Unsafe Driving
104
Hours of Service
20
Driver Fitness
2
Hazardous Materials
74
Other
7

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: AZ, CA, NV, US, UT
Level 1: 417 (36%) Level 2: 484 (42%) Level 3: 61 (5%) Level 5: 195 (17%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/23/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/23/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/21/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/20/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/20/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/18/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/18/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/17/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/15/2026 CA 2 0 0
6 injury crashes
30-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-DEC-24 CA 0 1 0
28-JAN-25 CA 0 0 0
26-SEP-25 CA 0 0 0
24-JUN-24 CA 0 0 0
23-MAR-25 CA 0 1 0
21-FEB-25 CA 0 0 0
20-SEP-24 CA 0 0 0
18-NOV-24 NV 0 0 0
17-MAR-25 CA 0 1 0
14-MAR-24 CA 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC197435
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary National Interstate Insurance Company $1,000 04/01/2023
TRUST FUND Pacific Financial Association, Inc. N/A 10/24/2013

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 161
Drivers 347
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/22/1983
MCS-150 Filed 20250401 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 13,000,000
Address 1477 Tillie Lewis Drive, Stockton, CA 95206