PENN TANK LINES INC

AUTHORIZED
300 LIONVILLE STATION ROAD, CHESTER SPRINGS, PA, 19425|(800) 537-3102

USDOT

264473

MC Number

290005

Fleet Size

441

Total Drivers

450

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

PENN TANK LINES INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in CHESTER SPRINGS, Pennsylvania, operating 441 power units with 450 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.1% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 32 crashes on file (14 with injuries). FMCSA records show 616 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate1.1%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate9.7%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Pennsylvania is 10.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.4% across 77,258 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
Yes
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

616

Total

52%

Driver %

Driver Inspections616
Vehicle Inspections566
Driver OOS Rate1.1%
Vehicle OOS Rate9.7%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. — eff. Jul 1, 2024

$5,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY — eff. Oct 1, 2013

On fileACTIVE

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

32

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes14
Tow Crashes32

Frequently asked questions

Is PENN TANK LINES INC authorized to operate?

Yes. PENN TANK LINES INC (USDOT #264473) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is PENN TANK LINES INC's safety record?

PENN TANK LINES INC has 616 inspections on file and 32 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does PENN TANK LINES INC operate?

PENN TANK LINES INC operates 441 power units with 450 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does PENN TANK LINES INC transport hazardous materials?

Yes. PENN TANK LINES INC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.

Where is PENN TANK LINES INC located?

PENN TANK LINES INC is based in CHESTER SPRINGS, Pennsylvania at 300 LIONVILLE STATION ROAD, 19425. Phone: (800) 537-3102.

What are PENN TANK LINES INC's out-of-service rates?

PENN TANK LINES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.1%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 9.7% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.