Carrier profile · USDOT 3185707 · MC131548 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Explore Petroleum LLC

Houston, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2018
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLiquids/GasesChemicals
155
Power units
72
Drivers
52
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
3.2M
Annual miles
8 yr
Registered
82
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 24.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
24.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 12 of 50 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 52 inspections
Crashes
3
1 fatal1 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 0.46 per 1M mi
Total inspections
52
Driver inspections
52
Vehicle inspections
50
People injured
1
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC131548
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 4, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Guideone Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
155
Power units
77
Trucks
8
Tractors owned
28
Trailers owned
72
Drivers
72
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesChemicals
Annual mileage
3,242,505 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3185707
MC / docket
MC-131548
Legal name
Explore Petroleum LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 10, 2018
Last MCS-150
Aug 6, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
72 (72)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Explore Petroleum LLC's USDOT number?

Explore Petroleum LLC's USDOT number is 3185707 and its docket number is MC131548.

Is Explore Petroleum LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Explore Petroleum LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 52 roadside inspections, a 24.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (1 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Explore Petroleum LLC's fleet?

155 power units and 72 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 6, 2026.

What insurance does Explore Petroleum LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Guideone Insurance Company.

Where is Explore Petroleum LLC located?

Explore Petroleum LLC is located at 1201 Fannin St Ste 201, Houston, TX, 77002. Phone: (361) 449-7169.

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