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PIOUS CARRIERS LLC
DBA: National Tank Lines
Concord, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3373801
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
24.4% OOS · 84 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 84 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3373801
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 24, 2019
Annual Mileage
690,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4323 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA 94521-2843
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nilesh Patel
Officer 2
Gaurang Vaghasia
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
84
Driver Inspections
41
Vehicle Inspections
73
Out-of-Service Violations
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance75
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.9pp higher)
24.4% of 41 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
73rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
21 of 43 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 41 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 41 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 41 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 41 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 25, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | — | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| August 14, 2025 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA65
Fleet & Equipment (39)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
14
Truck
13
Tractor
5
Full Trailer
3
Not Applicable
1
Pole Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPBL49X9LD649440 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP9X3SD718093 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 25 ft | 5HTPA2520L7108482 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP9X5SD718094 | 6 | 1 |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTAM2525G7D81231 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXKD617230 | 5 | — |
| Heil | Full Trailer | 5HTAM2525F7D80532 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 Beall | Tank · 25 ft | 1BN1T2520AP000731 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL79X3FJ434616 | 4 | — |
| 2011 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA24323B5009070 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 39 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Weld-it Company | Tank · 23 ft | 1W9T232663L010211 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8PD866745 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9KD617235 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 25 ft | 5HTAM252967D68903 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4423R7121629 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4425R7121616 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP9X1SD718092 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP9X9SD718096 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6JD487655 | 3 | — |
| Heil | Full Trailer | 5HTAM2527F7D80533 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4426P7118821 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Beall | Tank · 25 ft | 1BN1T25266P031442 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Beall | Tank · 25 ft | 1BN1T25272P029984 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKYLK9X3LJ351164 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL79X5FJ434617 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP9X0TD810246 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Brenner DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 10BAAA230KP004106 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Beall | Tank · 25 ft | 1BN1T2526CP002230 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKYLK9X5KJ289992 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPBLP9X1JD472719 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Straight Truck | 1NPCLP9X7SD18095 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP9X7SD718095 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP9X9TD810245 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Weld-it Company | Tank · 23 ft | 1W9T2326X9L010379 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1GD357677 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8GD341010 | 1 | 1 |
| Heil | Pole Trailer | 4HTAM2525G7D81231 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442187H73031 | 1 | 1 |
| Heil | Full Trailer | 5HTAM252F7D80532 | 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 (84)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | NE7S006537 | CA, CA | I | 3 | 1 | MARATHOM PETROLEUM CO LP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1NPBL49X9LD649440 5HTPA2520L7108482 |
CA 26515A3 CA 4SZ5293 |
| 177.834J2-HMBPDV | OOSHM (Bulk Packages) - Fill/inspection openings or discharge valves | Cargo Protection - HM | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | UE03005243 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XPBD49X8PD866745 1PMA24323B5009070 |
CA 9G45458 CA 4TV9061 |
| September 1, 2026 | UD2M003457 | CA, CA | I | 13 | 3 | TSO LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPBDP9X8GD341010 5HTAB442187H73031 |
CA 9F37490 CA 4SW5448 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMTVMCMID | OOSHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 178.346-1-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406 general requirements. | HM Other | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | NDN6010714 | CA, CA | I | — | — | CHEVRON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BRENNER |
1XPBDP9X1GD357677 10BAAA230KP004106 |
CA 9G18971 CA 4RZ5561 |
| July 7, 2026 | UDLV005218 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | SHELLSAN JOSE | Straight Truck Trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL |
1NPCLP9X3SD718093 5HTAM2525G7D81231 |
CA 03183Z3 CA 4NZ6665 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 5, 2026 | UD9R001564 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | SHIRALIAN ENT. | Straight Truck Trailer |
PETERBILT WELD-IT COMPANY |
1NPCLP9X0TD810246 1W9T232663L010211 |
CA 74308J4 CA 4UZ8793 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 5, 2026 | UCTU002382 | CA, CA | II | — | — | SHIRALIAN ENT | Straight Truck Trailer |
PETERBILT WELD-IT COMPANY |
1NPCLP9X0TD810246 1W9T232663L010211 |
CA 74308J4 CA 4UZ8793 |
| June 8, 2026 | UD6P001849 | CA, CA | I | 1 | 1 | MARATHON PETROLEUM CO | Straight Truck Trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL |
1NPCLP9X1SD718092 5HTAM2527F7D80533 |
CA 72612Y3 CA 4NL8516 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 24, 2026 | UEXA002618 | CA, CA | II | — | — | MARATHON PETRO | Straight Truck Trailer |
BEALL KENWORTH |
1BN1T25272P029984 1NKYLK9X3LJ351164 |
CA 4DS6999 CA 4WU3511 |
| May 22, 2026 | NEEU003938 | CA, CA | I | 5 | — | ENPRAMEX COMPANY USA, LLC | Straight Truck Trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL |
1NPCLP9X5SD718094 5HTAM2525F7D80532 |
CA 44840Z3 CA 4NL8514 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MARATHON PETROLEUM CO LP | 10 | June 8, 2026 |
| PBF HOLDINGS | 7 | May 1, 2025 |
| VALERO MKTG & SUPPLY | 4 | February 28, 2026 |
| CHEVRON PRODUCT COMPANY | 3 | January 10, 2026 |
| PHILLIPS 66 | 3 | September 17, 2025 |
| CHEVRON | 2 | July 30, 2026 |
| SHIRALIAN ENT | 2 | July 5, 2026 |
| SHIRALIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. | 2 | May 4, 2026 |
| MARATHON | 2 | March 31, 2026 |
| IDEMITSU | 2 | December 2, 2025 |
| RIVER CITY PETROLEUM | 2 | July 30, 2025 |
| VALERO | 2 | December 30, 2024 |
13 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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