Petro Holdings
Warwick, RI
DBA: PETRO
Profile data updated Jul 24, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
140
Power Units
99
Drivers
FMCSA since 2000 (26 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PETRO HOLDINGS is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since January 2000. Based in Warwick, RI, they operate a fleet of 140 power units with 99 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker, Power Only and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Petro Holdings operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Petro Holdings is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 99
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,500,000 miles (2026)
Driver Information
99
Total Drivers
99
CDL Drivers
99
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PETRO HOLDINGS
18 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Ford, International. Equipment breakdown: 17 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 5.6%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 17 | 94% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 6% |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | 39% |
| Ford | 6 | 33% |
| International | 3 | 17% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 6% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 6% |
License plates on file (18 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FV497 | RI | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1JW595 | RI | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| J89110 | MA | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 1AE62N | MA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 1AD65J | MA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 90073 | RI | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 44300 | RI | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| W86926 | MA | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 84498 | MA | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 75997 | RI | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| 1FV496 | RI | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 3488B | MA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 34421 | RI | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 68934 | RI | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 47716 | RI | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 91979 | RI | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 64541 | RI | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| P31053 | MA | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2024 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: RI (11) · MA (7)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 18)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
21
Inspections
24 months
18
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-12.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | RI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | RI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | RI | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 03/13/2026 | RI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/27/2026 | RI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/26/2026 | MA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/12/2026 | MA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/11/2026 | MA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/09/2025 | RI | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 09/03/2025 | RI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/25/2025 | MA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2025 | MA | Full | 4 | 1 |
| 05/08/2025 | US | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/14/2024 | RI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/07/2024 | RI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 21 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2024 | RI | SCITUATE, RI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PETRO HOLDINGS operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PETRO HOLDINGS is inferred to operate: Tanker, Power Only and Box Truck.
Is PETRO HOLDINGS's authority currently active?
PETRO HOLDINGS currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PETRO HOLDINGS been in business?
PETRO HOLDINGS has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2000, making their authority approximately 26 years, 6 months old.
Where is PETRO HOLDINGS located?
PETRO HOLDINGS is physically located at 141 KNIGHT ST, WARWICK, RI 02886.
Roadside Inspection History 21 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PETRO HOLDINGS has been inspected 21 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in RI, MA, NY. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 10%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.47A-BCFSHE — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | RI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | RI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | RI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-13 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-27 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-26 | MA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-12 | MA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-11 | MA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-09 | RI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-09-03 | RI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-25 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-16 | MA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-05-08 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-14 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-07 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-19 | RI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-07 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-23 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-03 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-09-16 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2024-07-31 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), PETRO HOLDINGS was cited for 15 violations, of which 2 (13%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (3)
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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