Ref-Chem LP
Phone (713) 413-6406Houston, TX
Find this carrier by: Ref-Chem · USDOT 451232 · 713-413-6406 · 7134136406 · Houston, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT451232
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 1991 · 35 yrs
- Location
- Houston, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Oct 6, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Passed an FMCSA review
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Ref-Chem LP is an active carrier and shipper based in Houston, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 451232. Phone: (713) 413-6406. It reports 54 power units and 66 drivers on its MCS-150 (Oct 6, 2025). It has 2 reportable crashes in the available 24-month crash records. The available inspection summary records zero roadside inspections.
USDOT 451232 was first registered with FMCSA on Jul 9, 1991 (35 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Oct 6, 2025.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Oct 6, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Oct 29, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Jun 26, 2026
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 451232: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Crystal Spoor
- Company officer 2
- Jeffery Rashall
- Legal name
- Ref-Chem LP
- Doing business as
- Burns & Mcdonnell Constructors
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Carrier & Shipper
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 451232
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Jul 9, 1991 (35 yrs)
- D&B (DUNS)
- 58498650
- Last MCS-150
- Oct 6, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- February 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Houston, TX
- USDOT registrations in Houston
- 49,195
- Currently active
- 23,635 (48%)
- One-truck operations
- 36,215 (74%)
- With for-hire authority
- 25,005 (51%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 2,594
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 14, 2026. This carrier reports 54 power units against a local average of 5.7.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 451232
- D&B (DUNS)
- 58498650
- Phone
- (713) 413-6406713-413-64067134136406
- jeff.bates@burnsmcd.com
- Officers
- Crystal Spoor, Jeffery Rashall
- Legal name
- Ref-Chem LP
- DBA
- Burns & Mcdonnell Constructors
- Address
- 3014 S Sam Houston Parkway E, Houston, TX 77047
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 451232 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- No data: No inspections in the available 24-month summary
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Rated on
- Feb 1, 1994
- Last review
- Nov 17, 1993
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (2 records, Jan 31, 2025 to Jun 26, 2026). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (1 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last crash
- Jun 26, 2026
Latest inspections
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | 1 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | No | Yes |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | 1 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit | No | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Van 9-15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 66
- CDL drivers
- 6
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 66
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 54
- Trucks
- 53
- Buses
- 1
- Annual miles
- 1,000,000 (2025)
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckMCS-150 53 straight trucks filed on its MCS-150
- Cargo VanMCS-150 1 van filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent reportable crash on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 451232.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jul 9, 1991
- Last MCS-150 update
- Oct 6, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Ref-Chem LP an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 451232 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Ref-Chem LP's USDOT number?
USDOT 451232. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Ref-Chem LP?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (713) 413-6406; email jeff.bates@burnsmcd.com; address 3014 S Sam Houston Parkway E, Houston, TX 77047.
What is Ref-Chem LP's safety rating?
Satisfactory, rated Feb 1, 1994.
How many trucks and drivers does Ref-Chem LP have?
Power units: 54; drivers: 66, as filed on its MCS-150 (Oct 6, 2025).
What does Ref-Chem LP haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, building materials, machinery (large), liquids/gases, passengers, construction.
What equipment does Ref-Chem LP operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (53 straight trucks filed on its MCS-150); Cargo Van (1 van filed on its MCS-150).
How many inspections and crashes has Ref-Chem LP had?
Inspections: 0; crashes recorded: 2, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Ref-Chem LP?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives February 2027. The latest filing stored here is Oct 6, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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