PETROLEUM UNLIMITED INC
- 3181130
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6846 KATHERINE AVENUE
VAN NUYS, CA 91405 - 3
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending July 31, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 28.08 | Not Public | 0 | 7.61 | 0 | Not Public | 0.12 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
2.7
Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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15
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
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22
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No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
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1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 47
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. | 1 | 1 | 1 | Driver Fitness |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.43B-BATV | Brake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 4 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 171.2-BHMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter, or an exemption or special permit, approval, or registration issued under this subchapter or under subchapter A of this chapter | 1 | 0 | 2 | HM Compliance |
| 172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 1 | 0 | 3 | HM Compliance |
| 177.817A-HMPSPMC | HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper | 2 | 0 | 3 | HM Compliance |
| 177.817A-HMSP | HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition. | 1 | 1 | 3 | HM Compliance |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 25
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 5/22/2026 | CANE3R003540 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 5/14/2026 | CAND99002204 | CA | ZP86524 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | ||||||
| 5/14/2026 | CAND99002205 | CA | 4SR8313 | CA | SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | ||||||
| 4/28/2026 | CAUGM6002794 | CA | ZP62946 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | ||||||
| 177.817A-HMPSPMC HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper | 3 | ||||||
| 4/16/2026 | CANE46006001 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 4 | ||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 2 | ||||||
| 4/1/2026 | CANF4W001008 | CA | ZP52188 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.207A-STCB Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 3/29/2026 | CAUEZT004282 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 171.2-BHMGRMC HM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter, or an exemption or special permit, approval, or registration is | 2 | ||||||
| 177.817A-HMSP HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 3/27/2026 | CAND8Y001436 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | ||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 3/19/2026 | CANE46005897 | CA | ZP62946 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 3/18/2026 | CAUGM6002658 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | ||||||
| 393.43B-BATV Brake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually | 4 | ||||||
| 177.817A-HMPSPMC HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper | 3 | ||||||
| 3/12/2026 | CAUHEX000496 | CA | YP83784 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 1 | ||||||
| 1/17/2026 | CAUDD0003689 | CA | ZP62946 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 1/6/2026 | CAUFHS000336 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | ||||||
| 12/28/2025 | CAUFE6003146 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 12/18/2025 | CAUET4000618 | CA | ZP52188 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 11/19/2025 | CANE46005572 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 10/25/2025 | CAUFEK004906 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 10/12/2025 | CAUFEK004882 | CA | YP58746 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 9/19/2025 | CAUFGN004131 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | 10 | ||||||
| 9/12/2025 | CANDT8004135 | CA | YP58746 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 6/4/2025 | CAUGM6001894 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 5/8/2025 | CANEBC002397 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | ||||||
| 172.328D-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 3 | ||||||
| 393.41-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 4 | ||||||
| 4/11/2025 | CAND99001875 | CA | YP58746 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 4/7/2025 | CAUGM6001723 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.43B-BATV Brake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 3 | ||||||
| 1/11/2025 | CAUCYR000930 | CA | ZP00971 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.11B-CSSRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 3 | ||||||
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 1/7/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)
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- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
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