Explore Petroleum Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Kenedy, TX.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 8 | 25 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 33 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 33 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 72% | 93% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 66% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 72% | 81% | Around peer average |
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 | 12 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 29 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 75 | 13 | 10 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0.40 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.07 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 7.22 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state TX accounts for 93% of activity. Activity outside home state (TX): 7%.
| Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| 9 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
| TX |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 39311 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 39395A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 3939H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 3939TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 3965B | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 393207F | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 39345B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 39375A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 3963A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Vehicle Maintenance | — |