DBA: Apex Tank Lines
Apex Tank Lines Corporation is an active interstate carrier based in Gaithersburg, MD.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Power Units | 10 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 10 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 79% | 90% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 84% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 99% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 89% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 8 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 8 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 7 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 2 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1.96 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9.61 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1.07 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.76 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state MD accounts for 100% of activity. Activity outside home state (MD): 0%.
| 4 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 2 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 1 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 1 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 2 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 177823AHMPMCNP | HM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 180415HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 39319 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 393203CCBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 177823AHMTVMCMID | HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |