Reagent Chemical & Research LLC
Ringoes, NJ
DBA: REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH INC
Profile data updated Aug 2, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
499
Power Units
176
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Ringoes, NJ, they operate a fleet of 499 power units with 176 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker, Power Only, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Reagent Chemical & Research LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 189 | 0 | 189 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Reagent Chemical & Research LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 176
MCS-150 Mileage: 8,400,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
176
Total Drivers
176
CDL Drivers
176
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC
162 trucks and 136 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Polar Tank Trailer, International, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 145 TRUCK TRACTOR, 134 SEMI-TRAILER, 14 OTHER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 145 | 49% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 134 | 45% |
| OTHER | 14 | 5% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 2 | 1% |
Trailers (136 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 | 134 |
| Full Trailer | 2 |
| Polar Tank | 57 |
| Polar Mfg. | 25 |
| Bren | 7 |
| Heil Trailer | 7 |
| Traf | 5 |
| Othr | 5 |
| Wabash | 5 |
| Trlm | 4 |
| Trailmaste | 3 |
| Unpublishe | 2 |
| Brenner Ta | 2 |
| Trail Mast | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Polb | 1 |
| OT | 1 |
| Tank Trailer | 105 |
| 43 ft | 80 |
| 42 ft | 6 |
| 2 axles | 96 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Polar Tank Trailer | 98 | 33% |
| International | 84 | 28% |
| Freightliner | 61 | 21% |
| Wabash Tanks | 12 | 4% |
| Heil Trailer | 7 | 2% |
| Bulk | 7 | 2% |
| Trlm | 5 | 2% |
| Traf | 5 | 2% |
| Brenner Tank | 3 | 1% |
| Trailmaste | 3 | 1% |
| Trail Mast | 2 | 1% |
| Magc | 1 | 0% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 0% |
| Unpublishe | 1 | 0% |
| Harmon | 1 | 0% |
| Trai | 1 | 0% |
| Trsm | 1 | 0% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0% |
| Fruehauf | 1 | 0% |
| Tank | 1 | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ6581 | OK | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| DJ6420 | OK | Polar Tank FULL TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| R706166 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3910427 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| DJ6565 | OK | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| 3445422 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3828880 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| DJ6609 | OK | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| DJ6563 | OK | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | Jun 2026 |
| 3813016 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| 3811565 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 3811563 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| DJ6482 | OK | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3811218 | IN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| DJ6436 | OK | Polar Mfg. SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3828574 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| DJ6454 | OK | Bren SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3811564 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | Jun 2026 |
| DJ6575 | OK | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| DJ6572 | OK | Polar Tank SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
Plate registrations span 7 states: OK (151) · IN (117) · TX (21) · WV (6) · OR (1) · NI (1) · NV (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 298)
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
248
Inspections
24 months
120
Violations
Total found
11
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-18.4%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | NJ | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/30/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/28/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | LA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | SC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/01/2026 | GA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | TX | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 06/30/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | OH | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | NJ | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 248 inspections.
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.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | USXTL1324426 | $1 Million | 04/30/2026 |
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | ISA H11370251 | $4 Million | 04/30/2026 |
View Insurance History (10 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25314803 | 01/01/2021 | 07/15/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | USXTL0946925 | 04/30/2025 | 05/02/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | USXTL0946925 | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H11370986 | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10739469 | 04/30/2024 | 04/30/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | USXTL0627924 | 04/30/2024 | 04/30/2025 | CANCEL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10739469 | 04/30/2024 | 04/30/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25314803 | 01/01/2021 | 04/30/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-631-004337-01 | 01/01/2014 | 01/21/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-631-004337-01 | 01/01/2014 | 01/01/2021 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
4 FMCSA-recordable · 4 state-recordable · 3 hazmat-involved
Of 4 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 2 on adverse road surfaces · 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | OH | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Snow · Daylight |
| 10/09/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 07/17/2025 | IN | EVANSVILLE, IN | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 11/24/2024 | OH | PERRYSBURG (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC is inferred to operate: Tanker, Power Only, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC's authority currently active?
REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC been in business?
REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 2 months old.
Where is REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC located?
REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC is physically located at 115 ROUTE 202, RINGOES, NJ 08551.
Roadside Inspection History 248 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC has been inspected 248 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, TX, NV. Out of these, 10 inspections (about 4%) 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 393.45B2-B-AIR — 5 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-30 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-28 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | OH | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 248 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
96 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC, of which 11 (11%) 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 | 68 | 10 |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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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