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APEX TANK LINES CORPORATION
DBA: Apex Tank Lines
Gaithersburg, MD
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1471917 · MC 1069111
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1069111 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Federated Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
55.6% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs since reinstatement on November 9, 2021; first granted July 2, 2021 (5 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 55.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1069111
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1945625
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1471917
MC Number
MC-1069111
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 9, 2006
Authority First Granted
July 2, 2021
Authority Reinstated
November 9, 2021
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
101 Lakeforest Boulevard Suite 380, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Anthony Onianwah
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate55.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (34.9pp higher)
55.6% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
86th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2024 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD13
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX32C1DM010152 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C1DM016718 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP0XXJD460795 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKHLJ9X9GF110174 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | 2512C00540 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 7 | — | APEX PETROLEUM CORP | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645 |
MD 397E26 |
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 17 | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | 2512C00461 | BALTIMORE MD | I | 6 | — | MARATHON PETROLEUM CO LLC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX32C1DM010152 |
MD 460E36 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Package Testing - HM | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 17 | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 2517C00868 | FREDERICK MD | I | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645 |
MD 397E26 |
| 172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | 2517C00640 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 5 | 2 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX32C1DM010152 |
MD 460E36 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP | OOSHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Package Testing - HM | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | 0284C00356 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 3 | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX32C1DM010152 |
MD 460E36 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 28, 2025 | 3259C00040 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 3 | 1 | SUNOCO INC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX32C1DM010152 |
MD 5FL2816 |
| 177.823A-HMTVMCMID | OOSHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| December 17, 2024 | 0301000797 | BALTIMORE CITY, MD | II | 1 | 1 | APEX | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645 |
MD 397E26 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| December 12, 2024 | 2379002312 | BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD | II | 6 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKHLJ9X9GF110174 |
MD 458E39 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| November 13, 2024 | 3059005120 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY, MD | II | 2 | — | ENERGY TRANSFER | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C1DM016718 |
MD 438E89 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 13, 2024 | 2516000252 | SOUTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILIT, MD | II | 2 | 2 | EPT BALTIMORE | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645 |
MD 397E26 |
| 177.801HMBPTA | OOSHM (Bulk Packages) - Transporting or accept for transportation HM/DG in a bulk package/large means of containment not authorized/selected for the material being t | HM Other | ||||||||
| 177.834J2-HMBP | OOSHM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position | Cargo Protection - HM | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| APEX PETROLEUM CORP | 1 | October 13, 2026 |
| MARATHON PETROLEUM CO LLC | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| SUNOCO INC | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
| ENERGY TRANSFER | 1 | November 13, 2024 |
| EPT BALTIMORE | 1 | November 13, 2024 |
| CITGO PETROLEUM CORP | 1 | October 7, 2024 |
| MOTIVA | 1 | March 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 19, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 9, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 1, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 2, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 21, 2019 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 28, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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