Continental Tank Lines LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2536922 · Brownsville, TX 78521 · 9564083145

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 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, Continental Tank Lines LLC (DOT# 2536922) in Brownsville, Texas has 348 inspections on record with 437 violations and a 12.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

348 Inspections
12.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
56 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 12.6%
Carrier: 12.6% (44 of 348) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.1%
Carrier: 1.1% (4 of 348) National: 6.4%
76% OOS rate better than 76% of carriers in Texas
25% crash rate better than 25% of carriers in Texas

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.

437 total violations across 348 inspections
48 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)
Vehicle Maintenance
329
Unsafe Driving
42
Hours of Service
27
Driver Fitness
6
Hazardous Materials
33

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 23 states
Level 1: 109 (31%) Level 2: 202 (58%) Level 3: 31 (9%) Level 5: 6 (2%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/26/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/19/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/16/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/15/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/14/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/12/2026 TX 1 1 0
03/11/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/09/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/06/2026 MO 2 0 0
1 injury crash
30-MAR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-MAR-24 TX 0 1 0
26-JUN-24 TX 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 MC882281
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Gemini Insurance Company $2,000 11/20/2024
BIPD/Excess Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company $2,000 11/20/2024
BIPD/Primary Arch Insurance Company $1,000 06/01/2025

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 56
Drivers 56
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 08/28/2014
MCS-150 Filed 20260217 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,052,499
Address 4855 Mar St, Brownsville, TX 78521