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SOCHEM SOLUTIONS INC
Gonzales, LA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 891633 · MC 858020
Satisfactory
Active 1 month · first granted 2017
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-858020 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Imperium Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
15.0% OOS · 94 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Authority Revocation Pending
FMCSA has initiated revocation of this carrier's common authority. Authority may still show active, but this is a serious warning sign.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 8, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted July 12, 2017 (9 yrs, 3 mo ago).
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 5 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 month since reinstatement on September 8, 2026; first granted July 12, 2017 (9 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 94 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC858020
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Imperium Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy HSLR180925802
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
891633
MC Number
MC-858020
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 5, 2000
Authority First Granted
July 12, 2017
Authority Reinstated
September 8, 2026
Annual Mileage
2,592,729 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3125 Burnside Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Ferney Cediel
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesDry BulkChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
94
Driver Inspections
32
Vehicle Inspections
78
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance48
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
15.0% of 60 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
45th 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
12 of 51 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 63 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 63 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 63 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 63 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | LA | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Wet |
| February 22, 2026 | LA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 15, 2025 | LA | 1 | — | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| November 15, 2024 | MS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| October 4, 2024 | LA | — | — | 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
LA59
TX12
MS11
AR1
IL1
MO1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (66)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~34
of 109 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~32
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
29
Tank
17
Semi-trailer
11
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Camping or Travel Trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KG9DH2SN688551 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KG9EH1LN250264 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV7FLGE4193 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD6XELFN6012 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6DLBV3525 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV4FLGL3014 | 5 | — |
| 1998 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34327W1020006 | 5 | — |
| Bren | Semi-trailer | 10BFB62V1XF0A8594 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34320Y1023798 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X9WR772631 | 4 | — |
Show all 66 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND62GDHH0317 | 4 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEVTAR9NL142035 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5WC9DF5LN269784 | 4 | 1 |
| Bren | Semi-trailer | 10BFV721XSH3H1054 | 3 | 1 |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFV721XTF0A6914 | 3 | 3 |
| Bulk | Semi-trailer | 1B9TS71B7S1295215 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR7HLJC5523 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS3432381033791 | 3 | — |
| 1996 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34327T1017506 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X4CD170033 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV3KDKN3145 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Brenner/beall/lafayette DOT 407 | Trailer (type not listed) | 10BFB623XEF0C9147 | 2 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFB72V2YF0B2225 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLU5704 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMC44324W2020198 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS3432081033781 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34326F1044328 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X9DD172393 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7HSJD5814 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV2KDKN3153 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1FB7231FSV21009 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1FB7233FSV20816 | 2 | — |
| Bren | Semi-trailer | 10BEV7218TF0A6521 | 1 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFB72T24F0B5344 | 1 | — |
| Bren | Semi-trailer | 10BFB72T36F0B7901 | 1 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFB72W3XF0A8983 | 1 | — |
| Bren | — | 10BFV7211TF0A6851 | 1 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFV7217TF0A6899 | 1 | — |
| Bren | — | 10BFV7218TF0A6521 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK26LV24543 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG16LU71447 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCZYB3XP976090 | 1 | 1 |
| Pola | Semi-trailer | 1PMS342256103025 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS3422561030325 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS3422761030326 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS34229D1006171 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS34229X1021063 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS3432211024666 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS3432781033146 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34328Y1023032 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X11J867548 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0FD232815 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5LD704605 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPRX7C388437 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG4DSFG0597 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR9JSJL9633 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDRXHSHV7573 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV6FSGA3948 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV7KSJW3301 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV8FSGK8774 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGMD15GDGY0114 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV3KSKA4541 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E9EG007484 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0GN137375 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99DH7JN906542 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Forest River Columbus | Camping or Travel Trailer · 30 ft | 4X4FCMF22L6010526 | 1 | 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 (94)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | V262630737 | TX, TX | II | 4 | — | COMPANY | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGND62GDHH0317 |
LA P295337 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| October 6, 2026 | 7639002988 | LINCOLN COUNTY MS | II | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BRENNER TA |
1FUJGLDR6DLBV3525 10BFV7217TF0A6899 |
LA P289548 LA J776738 |
| August 26, 2026 | LAERS01199 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9DH2SN688551 |
LA P292565 |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | LAOOS00133 | GEISMAR LA | II | 2 | — | WESTLAKE VINYLS COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJGND62GDHH0317 1PMS34327W1020006 |
LA P295337 LA J804247 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | LAPUS02276 | MARRERO LA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9DH2SN688551 |
LA P292565 |
| July 31, 2026 | LARAS00167 | LAKE CHARLES LA | II | 1 | — | SOCHEM SOLUTIONS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1FUJGLDR6DLBV3525 1PMS3422561030325 |
LA P289548 LA J296830 |
| 172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | 6610009106 | NASA SCALE I-10 EAST, MS | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLA |
1FUJGLDV4FLGL3014 1PMS342256103025 |
LA P289526 LA J296830 |
| April 14, 2026 | V262266706 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | II | — | — | S ANS S | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5WC9DF5LN269784 |
LA P292800 |
| March 11, 2026 | 6606172559 | HANCOCK COUNTY, MS | I | — | — | SOCHEM SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BREN |
3AKJGLDV7KSJW3301 10BFV721XSH3H1054 |
LA P292394 LA J301307 |
| March 9, 2026 | MC00391217 | ROADSIDE-WHITE APPLE RD, MS | II | 1 | — | SOCHEM SOLUTIONS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BULK TANK INTERNATIONAL |
1FUJGLDR6DLBV3525 3E1FB7233FSV20816 |
LA P289548 LA L713315 |
| 177.817A-HMSP | HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VALERO | 5 | May 29, 2025 |
| MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC | 3 | November 24, 2025 |
| VRA LLC | 3 | August 1, 2025 |
| SHELL | 3 | July 17, 2025 |
| VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA | 2 | September 23, 2025 |
| PHILLIPS 66 | 2 | July 16, 2025 |
| CROWN CHEMICALS | 2 | December 10, 2024 |
| WESTLAKE VINYLS COMPANY | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| S ANS S | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| VERTEX REFINING | 1 | February 6, 2026 |
| CALCASIEU REFINING | 1 | October 21, 2025 |
| EXXON MOBIL CHEMICAL CO | 1 | June 12, 2025 |
10 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 5, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - BOC-3 cancellation effective; no active process agent (BOC-3) filing on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 17, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 21, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 21, 2022 | Active DISMISSED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 13, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 11, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| June 7, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · Imperium Insurance Company |
| June 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Imperium Insurance Company |
| May 11, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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