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CHEM-SOLV INC
Roanoke, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 349234 · MC 590534
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-590534 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 76 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $3,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- 76 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC590534
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA.
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy 048800052
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy 7742281
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$3,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
349234
MC Number
MC-590534
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 31, 1989
Authority Granted
July 20, 2012
Annual Mileage
1,222,500 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1140 Industry Ave Se, Roanoke, VA 24013
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Darren J. Birkelbach
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
76
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
61
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance38
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate13.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 48 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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
16 of 40 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 50 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 50 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 50 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 50 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC28
VA15
NC13
MD3
PA2
TN2
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (60)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~37
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
23
Dry Van
17
Tank
11
Semi-trailer
9
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR5JLJY4818 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR7HLJH2854 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR9HLJH2855 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDRXMLMW6104 | 5 | 1 |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAP962XDD448408 | 5 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BAB62U62F0B3476 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR4MLMW6101 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9621LB182675 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY1PM011918 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR5KDKS6401 | 4 | — |
Show all 60 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vang | Semi-trailer | 5V8VC487LT004153 | 4 | — |
| 2001 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1DW1A48231S454645 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6HLJH2851 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR8JLJY4817 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR1MLMW6098 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDRXMLMW6097 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VC4822LT004156 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VC4823LT004151 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6JLJY4816 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR6MLMW6102 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9624YS039307 | 2 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAP9622ED453491 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR7KDKS6402 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR3KDKS6398 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Tanks DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 3E1AAB237RS415040 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VC4820LT004155 | 2 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFW7211PF0A3869 | 1 | — |
| Kari Cool | Semi-trailer | 1DESNC920CM008837 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR3HLJH2852 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR8MLMW6096 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR2MLMW6100 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR8MLMW6103 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9622LB182684 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06248D433678 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9621VS064306 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4T04126EK003502 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482W44L890976 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482W9WL440632 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2PL338797 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y2GM051162 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMKA4423M7109344 | 1 | — |
| Pott | Semi-trailer | 1PMKF4321N114873 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1RZ17C2C362002486 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X3SD746818 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X3VD834062 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR5KDKS6399 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E0EG007342 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E6EG007250 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E8EG007332 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Tanks DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 3E1AAB230RS415039 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Bulk DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 3E1AAB238KSV23575 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Bulk DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 3E1AAB23XKSV23545 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1FB7236GSV21525 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1FB7238GSV21543 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KF4329N3117796 | 1 | — |
| B & B Trai | Semi-trailer | 4BUBEE1B4PB933739 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VC4821LT004150 | 1 | — |
| Vang | Semi-trailer | 5V8VC4825LT009152 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VC4827LT004153 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | GRAP9622ED453491 | 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 (76)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | 5452001759 | GOODE VA | II | 2 | — | CHEMSOLV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR5KDKS6399 1GR1A9622LB182684 |
VA 26998PZ IN PH79122 |
| 172.516A-HMPS | HM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces. | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| October 12, 2026 | 0414000340 | FORT MILL SC | II | — | — | CHEMSOLV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDRXMLMW6097 1GRAP962XDD448408 |
VA 38004PZ VA 851094TL |
| September 23, 2026 | 0358002864 | LEXINGTON SC | III | 2 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGEDR7HLJH2854 1GRAA06248D433678 |
VA 17171PZ VA 851092TL |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | 0006914637 | MONROE NC | III | — | — | WALMART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANG |
1FUJGEDR7HLJH2854 5V8VC487LT004153 |
VA 17171Z VA 986000TL |
| September 9, 2026 | 0363003466 | HONEA PATH SC | II | 1 | — | CHEMSOLV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1PN4GY1PM011918 1GRAP962XDD448408 |
VA 46955PZ VA 851094TL |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 0006913176 | ELKIN NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANG |
1FUJGEDR7HLJH2854 5V8VC487LT004153 |
VA 17171PZ VA 986000TL |
| August 25, 2026 | PSC1112425 | COOL RIDGE WV | I | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KARI COOL |
1FUJHHDR1MLMW6098 1DESNC920CM008837 |
VA 38005PZ MO 5682PF |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 397.3-SLL | State/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated | HM Other | ||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | 9033000341 | GOODE VA | II | 1 | — | CHEMSOLV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPCDP9X3VD834062 1GRAP9622ED453491 |
VA W9719HY VA 851093TL |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 0006894943 | RIEGELWOOD NC | II | — | — | CHEMSOLV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGEDR5JLJY4818 1GR1A9621LB182675 |
VA 20185PZ IN P873595 |
| July 10, 2026 | 0006893992 | LEXINGTON NC | II | — | — | CHEMSOLV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGEDR5JLJY4818 1GR1A9621LB182675 |
VA 20185PZ IN P873595 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WALMART | 1 | September 15, 2026 |
| PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS LLC | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS | 1 | December 23, 2024 |
| CARLISLE CONSTRUCTION | 1 | November 13, 2024 |
| CHEMCOLV | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
| MARSH FURNITURE CO | 1 | July 11, 2024 |
| PCS SALES (USA), LLC | 1 | February 7, 2024 |
| CHEMSOLV SOLVENTS | 1 | January 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 20, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 22, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 20, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 20, 2012 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 23, 2007 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · EVEREST PREMIER INSURANCE COMPANY |
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