PENN TANK LINES INC is a motor carrier based in CHESTER SPRINGS, PA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 264473 and MC number 290005. PENN TANK LINES INC reports a fleet of 885 power units and 456 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Liquids/Gases, Construction, and Intermodal Containers. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 627 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.96% and 29 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of October 2000. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and broker.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for PENN TANK LINES INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for PENN TANK LINES INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 290005 | Active | None | Active | 2024-07-01 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond | — | — | 2013-10-01 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2024-07-01 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-07-01 00:00:00 |
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