Petroleum Carriers LLC
USDOT 993280 · MC-421823 · Richmond, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Petroleum Carriers LLC is a company based in Richmond, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 188 power units and 143 drivers, which ranks it #27 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 121 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 12.8% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 4.8 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, building materials, liquids / gases, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Petroleum Carriers LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 993280 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-421823 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2403 Commerce Rd, Richmond, VA 23234 |
| Phone | (804) 230-3725 |
| First registered | Dec 12, 2001 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 993280.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 83 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 151 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.76 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 5,155,849 miles reported for 2025 – about 27,425 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 143 CDL drivers; 143 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Petroleum Carriers LLC | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.8% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 32% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | about average |
| Inspections | 121 | 121 with a driver check, 109 with a vehicle check, 83 BASIC violations recorded, 106 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 16, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Petroleum Carriers LLC?
Petroleum Carriers LLC is registered with USDOT number 993280 and operating authority MC-421823.
How many trucks does Petroleum Carriers LLC have?
It reports 188 power units (94 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 151 trailers, with 143 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 2, 2026).
Where is Petroleum Carriers LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Richmond, Virginia 23234.
What is the out-of-service rate of Petroleum Carriers LLC?
Over 24 months, 12.8% 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.