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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1079145· MC417758· CARRIER· EIN 27-0041837
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PACIFIC TANK LINES INC

5230 WILSON ST, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92509(951) 680-1900compliancegroup@pacifictanklines.comJOSEPH KEITH
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$4M BIPD
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
10.4%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.3%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
6
1 fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
75
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC417758

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$4M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 07/01/2015
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY· policy BAP 0381453
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$4M coverageeff 07/01/2014
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY· policy 018321180
Authority history (6) ▾
06/04/2014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2014)
11/06/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
09/21/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2006)
07/18/2006MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (10/27/2008)
02/21/2003MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (07/10/2006)
05/02/2002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (01/08/2003)
Insurance history8 insurers on record
Filing timeline (26) ▾
  1. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2014 → 07/01/2015
  2. LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2013 → 07/13/2014
  3. LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY$4MReplaced
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2013 → 07/01/2014
  4. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2011 → 07/01/2014
  5. LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2012 → 08/30/2013
  6. LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY$4MReplaced
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2012 → 07/01/2013
  7. EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 10/01/2009 → 01/21/2012
  8. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 10/01/2008 → 08/18/2011
  9. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/28/2010 → 07/01/2011
  10. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2008 → 09/28/2010
  11. EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 09/26/2007 → 10/18/2008
  12. EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 10/18/2007 → 10/18/2008
  13. EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/18/2007 → 10/18/2008
  14. EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/18/2007 → 10/01/2008
  15. EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/26/2007 → 10/18/2007

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle201 inspections · 10.4% OOS · National 22%
Driver160 inspections · 1.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

203 inspections · 19 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

203
Inspections
19
Violations
3
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 1 states

  • CA30

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Los Angeles County, CA

Medium impact

38 of 121 violations in the last 12 months (31%) came from inspections in Los Angeles County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Los Angeles County, CA to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 22% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing5 violations (24 mo)
Seat belt2 viol43%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 43%
Speeding1 viol32%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 32%
Phone / texting1 viol15%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 15%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol9%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 9%
What to do
  • Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected estimatecould improve up to 15 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 15% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device4 viol100%
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t3× · 75%
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 25%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 10 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing1 violations (24 mo)
Driver qualification / CDL / medical1 viol100%
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency1× · 100%
What to do
  • Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 43% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing128 violations · 27 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes17 OOS69 viol48%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199816× · 11%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection8× · 6%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× · 4%
Tires4 OOS11 viol20%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth6× · 11%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 8%
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× · 2%
Lighting / lamps1 OOS19 viol16%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× · 3%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 2%
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 2%
Other1 OOS10 viol5%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× · 2%
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× · 1%
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× · 1%
What to do
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 29 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▼ Improving
23
Inspections
13
Violations
1
Out-of-service
16
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 69%Unsafe Driving 15%Other 15%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
9 violations · 1 OOS · 69% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 15% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
3Other
2 violations · 15% of recent
  • 393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
  • 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
Do this
  • Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
  • Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

344
Inspections
342
Violations
41
Out-of-service
1186
CSA points
97
Crashes
4
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

53 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

27 trailer 21 truck 3 incomplete vehicle 2 other
2017 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONALseen 5×
5HTAM4428H7082067· 4PR7935 CA
2019 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 5×
5HTSA4427K7601551· 4RY4329 CA
2016 PETERBILT 389seen 5×
1XPXDP9X7GD328187· 9F45702 CA
2021 BRENNER DOT/TC Specificationseen 5×
10BAAA23XMP305856· 4TL2549 CA
2018 PETERBILT 389seen 4×
1XPXD49X9JD475682· 9F33334 CA
2019 PETERBILT 579seen 4×
1XPBD79X9KD614478· XP55686 CA
2018 PETERBILT 389seen 4×
1XPXD49X1JD487938· 9F84414 CA
2007 BEALL Beallseen 4×
1BN2T44227P031621· 4HG5257 CA
2016 PETERBILT 389seen 4×
1XPXDP9X6GD323529· 9F38472 CA
2019 PETERBILT 579seen 4×
1XPBD79X7KD614477· XP55685 CA
2017 KENWORTH T680seen 4×
1NKYLP9X5HJ146076· 58753C2 CA
2006 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 3×
5HTAM432867H68742· 4GL4507 CA
2019 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X4KD632763· 9F36092 CA
2017 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYDP9XXHJ146075· WP77008 CA
2014 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 3×
1PMA24527E5012670· 4MR9725 CA
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYDP9X5LJ359685· 88580A NV
2021 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBDP9X0MD738450· 87052A NV
2017 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONALseen 3×
5HTAM4529H7600654· 4PX7180 CA
2007 BEALL Beallseen 2×
1BN2T44257P031631· 4HX8385 CA
2007 BEALL Beallseen 2×
1BN2T44277P031629· 4HR6987 CA
2017 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDP9X0HJ142228· 84935A NV
2010 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTAM4529A7H75575· 4LD7856 CA
2003 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTAM432X37H67085· 4LM8921 CA
2023 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXD49X0PD878992· 9F72342 CA
2021 BRENNER DOT/TC Specificationseen 2×
10BAAA237MP232168· 4TH7423 CA
PTRBseen 2×
ANPWLU9X89N782047· 8Z30812 CA
2009 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTAM252497D74208· 4LD4075 CA
2014 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMA24520E5012669· 4MR9724 CA
2009 BEALL Beallseen 2×
1BN1T25289P033021· 4KP5883 CA
2017 KENWORTH T680
1XKYDP9X6HJ146073· ZP70036 CA

+ 23 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

6

Tow-away

4

Injury

8

Fatal

1

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
25
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
43
43 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.2M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi43 drivers
Company officer
JOSEPH KEITH
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
111280538
Registered since
2002-12-10
Last MCS-150 update
2026-02-03
Census status
Active

Fleet: 19 trucks · 19 owned tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or addresses with 4 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

4
Connected carriers
3
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 1
ASR CONSTRUCTORS INC
USDOT 1793029Inactive· RIVERSIDE, CA
Medium
Address

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

28 events
  1. 02/03/2026MCS-150 update filed

    2.2M mi reported (2025)

  2. 07/01/2015Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 0381453

  3. 07/01/2015Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 3500798

  4. 07/13/2014Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy 018321180

  5. 07/01/2014Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 018321180

  6. 07/01/2014Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy 018321180

  7. 07/01/2014Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 34UENOH1171

  8. 06/04/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2014)

  9. 08/30/2013Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy 018321180

  10. 07/01/2013Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy 018321180

  11. 01/21/2012Insurance cancelled — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy 71G7000124-091

  12. 08/18/2011Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

    CARGO · policy MAC 2378378

  13. 07/01/2011Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 3976666

  14. 09/28/2010Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA 972-25-30

  15. 11/06/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  16. 10/18/2008Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Excess · policy UM300543

  17. 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP300543

  18. 10/18/2007Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP300543

  19. 09/26/2007Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Excess · policy UM300543

  20. 10/18/2006Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP300543

  21. 09/21/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2006)

  22. 07/18/2006MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED

    REVOKED (10/27/2008)

  23. 07/10/2006Insurance name changed — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.

    CARGO · policy TAP5052900

  24. 10/18/2004Insurance replaced — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TAP 50 529-01

  25. 02/21/2003MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED

    REVOKED (07/10/2006)

  26. 12/10/2002Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

  27. 10/18/2002Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TAP5052900

  28. 05/02/2002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (01/08/2003)

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2003-01-09
Last review
2025-01-30
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-02-03
Reported mileage
2,159,335 mi (2025)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history

  1. February, 2025

    • Fleet shrank to 30 power units

  2. June, 2023

    • Fleet shrank to 40 power units
    • Drivers shrank to 47

  3. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — PACIFIC TANK LINES INC, RIVERSIDE, CA

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 18, 2026, 11:12 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.