According to FMCSA records, Penn Tank Lines INC (DOT# 264473) in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania has 899 inspections on record with 789 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 32 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
899Inspections
12.5%Vehicle OOS Rate
32Crashes
441Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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 Rate12.5%
Carrier: 12.5% (112 of 899)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate1.1%
Carrier: 1.1% (10 of 899)National: 6.4%
50%OOS rate better than 50% of carriers in Pennsylvania
24%crash rate better than 24% of carriers in Pennsylvania
Violation Categories · 789 total violations
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.
789total violations across 899 inspections
132violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
553
Unsafe Driving
108
Hours of Service
61
Driver Fitness
11
Hazardous Materials
40
Other
16
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
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 NumberMC290005
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
United States Fire Insurance Co.
$5,000
07/01/2024
SURETY
American Contractors Indemnity Company
N/A
10/01/2013
Fleet Profile
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 Units441
Drivers450
Fleet SizeLarge Fleet
Operation TypeInterstate
HazmatYes
Operating Since09/13/1985
MCS-150 Filed20250303 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150)27,063,334
Address300 Lionville Station Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425