TALON LPE LTD
43-unit tanker operator based in Amarillo, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1232767
- MC
- MC492408
- Based
- Amarillo, TX
- Contact
- 8064670607 · aclark@talonlpe.com
What this carrier is
Hauling building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, construction materials, and other: non-hazardous waste, TALON LPE LTD operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator from Amarillo, TX. 43 power units, 55 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC492408 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 8, 2015).
Fleet composition on file: 36 owned trucks, 7 owned tractors, 37 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 758 motor carriers operating 43 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 21.65 | 36.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 | 9.20 | 10.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.26 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 57.53 | 93.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.74 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 43-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1232767: 17 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 27, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 |
| Total violations | 51 (10 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (37 trailers against 7 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 758 peer carriers operating 43 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 12 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 51 violations.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 43 power units on file.
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