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ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY
DBA: Arc3 Gases
Richmond, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 188280
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
8.2% OOS · 87 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 3.4% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 87 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
188280
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
1,052,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1700 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222-4808
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Emmett C Aldredge Iii
Officer 2
Christopher P Aldredge
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
87
Driver Inspections
55
Vehicle Inspections
84
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.4% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.2% of 49 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
22nd 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
10 of 51 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 52 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 52 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 52 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | VA | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 14, 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
VA32
MD16
NC10
DC3
SC3
GA1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (48)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~37
of 74 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
22
Tank
7
Tractor
7
Truck
5
Not Applicable
3
Flatbed
2
Incomplete Chassis
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ5KN905089 | 12 | — |
| 2018 Westmor Industries | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9PA432XJM350023 | 11 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8X3E6XKEE28544 | 6 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ6HN983630 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ5SN689227 | 3 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148204P1553691 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LN1NDA14388 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6AN2PDF00886 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7ANXNDF05658 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXE4FL0DDA14693 | 2 | — |
Show all 48 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Westmor Industries | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9PA4327MM350176 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Westmor Industries | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9PA4328SM350667 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ3SN689226 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JG2K4S50168 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JJ4K4S50530 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JJ5J4S50485 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JV4F4S55025 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JVXJ4S57712 | 2 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148208P1552639 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-650 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 1FDNF6AN2RDF02012 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7DC1RDF00901 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT4FEB71872 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT8BEC32070 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | Incomplete Chassis · 45 ft | 1M9MN452041435196 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTX4EX6BD122565 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Westmor Industries | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9PA4324RM350546 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Westmor Industries | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9PA4326NM350302 | 1 | — |
| Wesm | Semi-trailer | 1W9PA432XM350023 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Westmor Industries | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9PA432XSM350668 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Wes Mor Cryogenic Manufacturing Wes Mor Cryogenic Manufacturing, LTD. | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9SC4323CL479041 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Sterling Truck L7500 series | Truck · Class 7 | 2FZAASBS53AL80847 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Sterling Truck A9500 series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FZJA3CV96AV29845 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Kenworth T600 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NK4HJ7X9TM210847 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X4NM768285 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X9JM494964 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBL8HG552001 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF7FG0FV726857 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF7FG1FV726849 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF7FG6FV726846 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF7FG7FV726855 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF7FG9FV726856 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF7FGXFV726851 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8HN983628 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXHN983629 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ1SN689225 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JP0G4S51536 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JT4H4S54412 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JVXF4S55028 | 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 (87)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | 0006922788 | ROANOKE RAPIDS NC | III | 2 | — | ARC3 GASES | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF6AN2RDF02012 |
VA UC70472 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| October 12, 2026 | 0006921689 | MEBANE NC | I | — | — | ARC3 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
4V4WC9EJ5KN905089 1W9PA432XJM350023 |
VA 21826PZ VA 838371TL |
| October 6, 2026 | B850000127 | CARSON VA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
4V4WC9EJ5SN689227 1W9PA4328SM350667 |
VA PY135689 NC DD26232 |
| September 25, 2026 | 4810002039 | CHESAPEAKE VA | II | 2 | — | ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JP0G4S51536 |
VA 37765TB |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | 8368001592 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
4V4NC9EJ6HN983630 13N148204P1553691 |
VA 44520PZ ME 5289175 |
| September 2, 2026 | 0006910904 | MICRO NC | I | — | — | ARC 3 GAS | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF6AN2RDF02012 |
VA UC70472 |
| September 1, 2026 | 1214001395 | LAGRANGE GA | II | — | — | ARC3 GASES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
4V4WC9EJ5SN689227 1W9PA4328SM350667 |
VA PY135689 NC DD26232 |
| August 25, 2026 | 0286006866 | TOWNVILLE SC | I | 1 | 1 | ARC3 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
4V4WC9EJ1SN689225 1W9PA432XSM350668 |
VA PY135687 NC DD26230 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | 0194C00151 | FREDERICK MD | I | 1 | — | ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY | Truck Tractor |
HINO |
5PVNV8JJ5J4S50485 |
VA 66096P |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | 0398001419 | GAFFNEY SC | II | — | — | ARC 3 GASES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
4V4WC9EJ5KN905089 1W9PA432XJM350023 |
VA 21826PZ VA 838371TL |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AIR GAS SUPPLY | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| MESSER LLC | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| CARRIER IS SHIPPER | 1 | April 2, 2025 |
| ARCB | 1 | October 31, 2024 |
| AECET | 1 | September 12, 2024 |
| AIRGAS USA LLC | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
| ARC GASES | 1 | March 21, 2024 |
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