Bakelite Chemicals LLC
Atlanta, GA
Profile data updated Nov 4, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
40
Power Units
24
Drivers
FMCSA since 1988 (37 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since September 1988. Based in Atlanta, GA, they operate a fleet of 40 power units with 24 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Bakelite Chemicals LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Trailers | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Bakelite Chemicals LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 24
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,068,229 miles (2024)
Driver Information
24
Total Drivers
24
CDL Drivers
24
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC
21 trucks and 23 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Polar Tank Trailer, STE. Equipment breakdown: 23 SEMI-TRAILER, 20 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 6.8%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 23 | 52% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 20 | 45% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 2% |
Trailers (23 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 | 23 |
| Polar Tank | 8 |
| Othr | 5 |
| Polar Mfg. | 3 |
| Acro | 2 |
| Bren | 2 |
| Kroh | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Pokr | 1 |
| Tank Trailer | 20 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 43 ft | 12 |
| 42 ft | 3 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 21 |
Vehicle makes (9 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 21 | 48% |
| Polar Tank Trailer | 12 | 27% |
| STE | 3 | 7% |
| Brenner Tank | 2 | 5% |
| Acro Trailer Company | 2 | 5% |
| Othr | 1 | 2% |
| Kroh | 1 | 2% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 2% |
| Ford | 1 | 2% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R415591 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| HV98352 | OR | Othr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 65083T | MS | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| A535151 | MS | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A535161 | MS | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| A553627 | MS | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| HU99780 | OR | Kroh SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| A554172 | MS | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| HU39283 | OR | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| HU99776 | OR | Othr SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| A554173 | MS | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| R415595 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Dec 2025 |
| 107990A | MS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| A553629 | MS | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 61070PT | SC | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| HU99774 | MS | Bren SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Sep 2025 |
| A499189 | MS | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Sep 2025 |
| 65081T | MS | Polar Mfg. SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Sep 2025 |
| A499190 | MS | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 65090T | MS | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2025 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: MS (19) · OR (13) · NC (7) · TX (3) · SC (1) · AR (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 44)
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
33
Inspections
24 months
7
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-12.6%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/14/2026 | FL | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/12/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/20/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/05/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/09/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/12/2025 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/11/2025 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/18/2025 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/02/2025 | GA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/22/2025 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/10/2025 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2025 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
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Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC is inferred to operate: Tanker and Box Truck.
Is BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC's authority currently active?
BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC been in business?
BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since September 1988, making their authority approximately 37 years, 10 months old.
Where is BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC located?
BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC is physically located at 1040 CROWN POINTE PARKWAY SUITE 700, ATLANTA, GA 30338.
Roadside Inspection History 33 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC has been inspected 33 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NC, AL, TX. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 6%) 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 172.516C6 — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-12 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-20 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-05 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-09 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-12 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-11 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-18 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-02 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-22 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-10 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-28 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-20 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-05 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-28 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-14 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-11 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-07 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-24 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-02 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-19 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-04 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 7 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC was cited for 7 violations, of which 3 (43%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 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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