Arklatex Chemical Specialties LLC
Longview, TX
DBA: CHEMSTATION OF EAST TEXAS
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
2
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 2015 (11 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since March 2015. Based in Longview, TX, they operate a fleet of 2 power units with 3 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Tanker.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Arklatex Chemical Specialties LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Arklatex Chemical Specialties LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 3
MCS-150 Mileage: 75,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
3
CDL Drivers
3
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC
2 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jan 2, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Great Dane Trailers, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 2 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 SEMI-TRAILER. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 50% |
Trailers (2 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 | 2 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 2 |
| 45 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 1 | 25% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 25% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 25% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 25% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
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
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
6
Inspections
24 months
8
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+10.6%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 09/02/2025 | AR | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 12/31/2024 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/01/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/21/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
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.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC is inferred to operate: Tanker.
Is ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC's authority currently active?
ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC been in business?
ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2015, making their authority approximately 11 years, 4 months old.
Where is ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC located?
ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC is physically located at 4655 W LOOP 281, LONGVIEW, TX 75604-5865.
Roadside Inspection History 6 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC has been inspected 6 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, AR. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 33%) 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%. The most frequently cited violation is 172.203L — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-09-02 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-12-31 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-01 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-21 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 8 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
10 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ARKLATEX CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC, of which 4 (40%) 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 | 7 | 4 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
NEBRASKA CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC
DOT 4097661 · OMAHA, NE
KANSAS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC
DOT 3512397 · WICHITA, KS
MIDDLE TENNESSEE ENVIROSAFE LLC
DOT 3052379 · LAVERGNE, TN
HEARTLAND CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES INC
DOT 1583571 · GRAIN VALLEY, MO
ARKANSAS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES INC
DOT 605271 · SPRINGDALE, AR
About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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