Penn Tank Lines Inc
USDOT 264473 · MC-290005 · Chester Springs, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Penn Tank Lines Inc is a corporation based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 885 power units and 456 drivers, which ranks it #19 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 623 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 9.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 26 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 26 tow-away), or 2.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, paper products and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Penn Tank Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 264473 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-290005 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 300 Lionville Station Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425 |
| Phone | (800) 537-3102 |
| First registered | May 16, 2026 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 264473.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 101 | 340 | 0 |
| Trailers | 69 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.52 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.2 trailers per tractor.
- 26,923,660 miles reported for 2025 – about 30,422 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 33% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 456 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 456 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Penn Tank Lines Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.4% | 17.8% | 17.4% | 47% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 30% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 30% lower than average |
| Inspections | 623 | 623 with a driver check, 573 with a vehicle check, 381 BASIC violations recorded, 552 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 16, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Penn Tank Lines Inc?
Penn Tank Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 264473 and operating authority MC-290005.
How many trucks does Penn Tank Lines Inc have?
It reports 885 power units (441 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 69 trailers, with 456 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 10, 2026).
Where is Penn Tank Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425.
What is the out-of-service rate of Penn Tank Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.