Explore Petroleum LLC
USDOT 3185707 · MC-131548 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Explore Petroleum LLC is a company based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 155 power units and 72 drivers, which ranks it #239 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 53 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 25.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 2 tow-away), or 1.3 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 liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Explore Petroleum LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3185707 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-131548 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1201 Fannin St Ste 201, Houston, TX 77002 |
| Phone | (361) 449-7169 |
| First registered | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3185707.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 8 | 69 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 50 | 0 |
- 0.46 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 3,242,505 miles reported for 2025 – about 20,919 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 23% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 72 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 46 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 Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Explore Petroleum LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 35% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.3 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 71% lower than average |
| Inspections | 53 | 53 with a driver check, 51 with a vehicle check, 102 BASIC violations recorded, 43 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Explore Petroleum LLC?
Explore Petroleum LLC is registered with USDOT number 3185707 and operating authority MC-131548.
How many trucks does Explore Petroleum LLC have?
It reports 155 power units (77 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 78 trailers, with 72 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 6, 2026).
Where is Explore Petroleum LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77002.
What is the out-of-service rate of Explore Petroleum LLC?
Over 24 months, 25.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.