Petroleum Transport Company Inc
USDOT 284383 · MC-184340 · Pilot Mountain, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Petroleum Transport Company Inc is a corporation based in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 195 power units and 385 drivers, which ranks it #37 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 747 times – about 3.8 inspections per power unit. 6.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 21 tow-away), or 10.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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| Legal name | Petroleum Transport Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 284383 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-184340 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 129 Carson St, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 |
| Phone | (336) 368-8974 |
| First registered | Dec 30, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 284383.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 118 | 77 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.97 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 23,163,190 miles reported for 2025 – about 118,786 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 61% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 385 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 385 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Petroleum Transport Company | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 68% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 79% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 140% higher than average |
| Inspections | 747 | 747 with a driver check, 675 with a vehicle check, 243 BASIC violations recorded, 634 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 26, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Petroleum Transport Company Inc?
Petroleum Transport Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 284383 and operating authority MC-184340.
How many trucks does Petroleum Transport Company Inc have?
It reports 195 power units (195 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 385 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 1, 2026).
Where is Petroleum Transport Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina 27041.
What is the out-of-service rate of Petroleum Transport Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 6.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
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.