SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC, DOT #258300 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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7 of your 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Tennessee on October 8.
Your latest, Alabama on November 2, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 12 trucks and 12 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in CLEVELAND, Tennessee (USDOT #258300). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 42 recent inspection(s) and 32 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Nov. 2, 2026, Alabama. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind (49 CFR 177.817).
- Oct. 8, 2026, Tennessee. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
- Oct. 1, 2026, Tennessee. No violations.
- May 29, 2026, Tennessee. No violations.
- May 11, 2026, Tennessee. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 5 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position (49 CFR 177.834), wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78), and an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.24).
- May 5, 2026, Alabama. Out of service: 2 driver violations, 3 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23) and failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind (49 CFR 177.817).
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC: CLEVELAND, Tennessee Trucking Company
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC is a small fleet operating out of CLEVELAND, Tennessee with USDOT number 258300. The company operates 12 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC has undergone 42 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 16.7%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 7.1%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC carries 32 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated November 2, 2026. Across 42 recorded inspections, the record carries 5 driver out-of-service violations and 11 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Tennessee Trucking Compliance: CLEVELAND Area Carriers
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC falls under the Southern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 04). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
Business organization type: Corporation.
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 12 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 555,246 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 12 tractors, 8 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 12 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 6 crash events involving SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 2 involved a reported injury, and 5 resulted in a tow-away. 6 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: US-19 E, ELIZABETHTON, TN on August 13, 2025.
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Tennessee (33), Georgia (4), Alabama (3). The concentration in Tennessee is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 42 recorded inspections, SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC's 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 7.1% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | AL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-08 | TN | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-01 | TN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-29 | TN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-11 | TN | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-05 | AL | 2 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-26 | TN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-05 | TN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-20 | TN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-06 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC
What is SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC (USDOT #258300) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 39/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC operates 12 power unit(s) and 12 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC based?
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in CLEVELAND, Tennessee, under USDOT number 258300.
What is SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 42 recent DOT inspection(s) and 32 recorded violation(s) for SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC (USDOT #258300), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile