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EDWARDS CHEMICALS INC
Elwood, KS
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 455597
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
42.9% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
455597
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 19, 1991
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1504 Roseport Road, Elwood, KS 66024
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Wagenfuhr
Officer 2
Katie Jeansonne
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesPaper ProductsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO9
KS2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEVTAR4PL408337 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 32 ft | 1UYVS232XFP339701 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXSN151446 | 3 | 2 |
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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 | A572000180 | DEARBORN MO | II | 10 | 5 | EDWARDS CHEMICAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPRXSN151446 1UYVS232XFP339701 |
IN 3758176 NE 301114 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 | OOSCoupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.201A-VLRDF | OOSVan/OT Trailers - Lower rail, drop frame trailer twisted/bent/or cracked from fatigue | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 3, 2026 | W091000472 | CALLAO MO | II | 4 | 2 | EDWARDS CHEMICAL | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR4PL408337 |
KS 214510 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1 | HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GH | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| November 7, 2025 | W109005102 | ROCK PORT MO | II | — | — | WATER ENGINEERING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPRXSN151446 1UYVS232XFP339701 |
IN 3758176 NE 301114 |
| July 15, 2025 | HP03204458 | SHAWNEE COUNTY - 177, KS | II | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR4PL408337 |
KS 214510 |
| June 11, 2025 | W123000951 | PLATTE CITY MO | II | 3 | 1 | DIVERSIFIED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPRXSN151446 1UYVS232XFP339701 |
IN 3758176 NE 301114 |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| March 25, 2025 | W123000765 | PLATTE CITY MO | I | — | — | EDWARDS CHEMICAL | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR4PL408337 |
KS 214510 |
| December 17, 2024 | W006000146 | WATSON MO | I | — | — | WATER ENGINEERING | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR4PL408337 |
KS 214510 |
| July 24, 2024 | W123000357 | PLATTE CITY MO | II | — | — | EDWARDS CHEMICAL | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR4PL408337 |
KS 214510 |
| June 3, 2024 | HP04090118 | U 75 MP 325, KS | II | — | — | EDWARDS DELIVERY | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR4PL408337 |
KS 214510 |
| May 23, 2024 | W102006157 | PLATTE CITY MO | II | — | — | EDWARDS CHECMICAL | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR4PL408337 |
KS 214510 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WATER ENGINEERING | 2 | November 7, 2025 |
| DIVERSIFIED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS | 1 | June 11, 2025 |
| EDWARDS DELIVERY | 1 | June 3, 2024 |
| EDWARDS CHECMICAL | 1 | May 23, 2024 |
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