Argo Chemical INC
Shafter, CA
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
14
Power Units
8
Drivers
FMCSA since 2015 (11 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
ARGO CHEMICAL INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 2015. Based in Shafter, CA, they operate a fleet of 14 power units with 8 CDL drivers. They are classified as Intrastate Only and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Tanker.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Argo Chemical INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Argo Chemical INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 8
MCS-150 Mileage: 420,248 miles (2024)
Driver Information
8
Total Drivers
8
CDL Drivers
8
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ARGO CHEMICAL INC
7 trucks and 9 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 19, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Polar Tank Trailer, Brenner Tank. Equipment breakdown: 9 SEMI-TRAILER, 7 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 56% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 44% |
Trailers (9 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 9 |
| Polar Tank | 4 |
| Bren | 2 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Wrld | 1 |
| TSC | 1 |
| Tank Trailer | 6 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 42 ft | 5 |
| 40 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 8 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 7 | 44% |
| Polar Tank Trailer | 4 | 25% |
| Brenner Tank | 2 | 13% |
| Terminal Service Co | 1 | 6% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 6% |
| Worley Welding Works Inc. | 1 | 6% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (16 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9G98201 | CA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 4RT6223 | CA | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 9G39558 | CA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 4SZ1967 | CA | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 9G22385 | CA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| 4NC1474 | CA | TSC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 4SZ1912 | CA | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| 4UK3204 | CA | Bren SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| 9F37389 | CA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 9E91764 | CA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 4HJ6496 | CA | Bren SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| 9G42241 | CA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| 4SZ1967 | CA | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 4TE7591 | CA | Wrld SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| 9G06145 | CA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 4DF7877 | CA | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 16)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
14
Inspections
24 months
19
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+12.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/19/2026 | CA | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 06/18/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 11/18/2025 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/16/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/09/2025 | CA | Full | 4 | ✓ |
| 08/29/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2025 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | CA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 05/02/2025 | CA | Full | 5 | ✓ |
| 04/30/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/30/2025 | CA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 08/21/2024 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ARGO CHEMICAL INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ARGO CHEMICAL INC is inferred to operate: Tanker.
Is ARGO CHEMICAL INC's authority currently active?
ARGO CHEMICAL INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has ARGO CHEMICAL INC been in business?
ARGO CHEMICAL INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2015, making their authority approximately 11 years, 1 month old.
Where is ARGO CHEMICAL INC located?
ARGO CHEMICAL INC is physically located at 30933 IMPERIAL STREET, SHAFTER, CA 93263.
Roadside Inspection History 14 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ARGO CHEMICAL INC has been inspected 14 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 36%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-18 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-18 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-09 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
| 2025-08-29 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-10 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-10 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-05-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | — |
| 2025-04-30 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-30 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-08-21 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
Roadside Violation Profile
16 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ARGO CHEMICAL INC, of which 5 (31%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 5 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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