Basin Fertilizer & Chemical Co LLC
Merrill, OR
Profile data updated Jul 30, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
43
Power Units
30
Drivers
FMCSA since 2019 (7 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2019. Based in Merrill, OR, they operate a fleet of 43 power units with 30 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Basin Fertilizer & Chemical Co LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Basin Fertilizer & Chemical Co LLC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 30
MCS-150 Mileage: 311,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
30
Total Drivers
30
CDL Drivers
30
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC
9 trucks and 6 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 28, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, International, Merritt. Equipment breakdown: 6 TRUCK TRACTOR, 6 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 40% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 40% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 20% |
Trailers (6 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 | 6 |
| Behnk | 1 |
| Bhnk | 1 |
| Timpte | 1 |
| Meri | 1 |
| Mert | 1 |
| Loak | 1 |
| Dump Trailer | 2 |
| Special Purpose Trailer | 1 |
| 39 ft | 2 |
| 40 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 3 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 6 | 40% |
| International | 3 | 20% |
| Merritt | 2 | 13% |
| Behnke Enterprises | 2 | 13% |
| Timpte, Inc | 1 | 7% |
| Load King | 1 | 7% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (15 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAKG761 | OR | Frgh TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| HV87533 | OR | Timpte SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| YASG538 | OR | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| YAJT286 | OR | Frgh TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| HV22300 | OR | Mert SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| YAIM453 | OR | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| HV53804 | OR | Bhnk SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| YASR606 | OR | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| YAJT287 | OR | Frgh TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| HV8355 | OR | Meri SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| YARY139 | OR | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| YAKI152 | OR | Frgh TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| HV31565 | OR | Behnk SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| YAJT070 | OR | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| HV31553 | OR | Loak SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 15)
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
10
Inspections
24 months
7
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-0.6%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | CA | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 05/12/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/24/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/29/2026 | OR | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/20/2025 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2025 | CA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2025 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/16/2024 | CA | Full | 2 | 2 |
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 BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Is BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC's authority currently active?
BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC been in business?
BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2019, making their authority approximately 7 years, 7 months old.
Where is BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC located?
BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC is physically located at 22990 MALONE RD, MERRILL, OR 97633.
Roadside Inspection History 10 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC has been inspected 10 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, OR. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 20%) 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 392.2-SLLS3 (State/local laws — Speeding 11-14 mph over limit) — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-12 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-24 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-29 | OR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-20 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-17 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-11 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
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
6 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BASIN FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO LLC, of which 3 (50%) 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 | 5 | 3 |
| 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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