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Smart Chemical Services LP

Amarillo, TX

DBA: SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES

DOT# 1815949 | FMCSA since 2008 (17 yrs)
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Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records

51

Trust Score

Mixed

FMCSA data ↓

44

Power Units

29

Drivers

FMCSA since 2008 (17 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since September 2008. Based in Amarillo, TX, they operate a fleet of 44 power units with 29 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Smart Chemical Services LP operates the following equipment types:

Tanker Intermodal Oilfield / Heavy Box Truck

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 10 0 0 10
Tractors 34 0 0 34
Trailers 15 0 0 15

Authorized Cargo Types

Smart Chemical Services LP is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:

Intermodal Containers Oilfield Equipment Chemicals

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 29

MCS-150 Mileage: 1,209,713 miles (2025)

Driver Information

29

Total Drivers

29

CDL Drivers

29

Interstate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP

13 trucks and 3 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 18, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Ford, Kenworth, Peterbilt. Equipment breakdown: 10 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 3 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
13
Trailers
3
OOS (24 mo)
7
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
STRAIGHT TRUCK 10 63%
SEMI-TRAILER 3 19%
TRUCK TRACTOR 3 19%
Trailers (3 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.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 3
Trailer makes
Fontaine 1
Bren 1
Elite 1
Trailer specs — from NHTSA VIN decode of 3 trailers
Body type
Flatbed or Platform Trailer 2
Tank Trailer 1
Length
48 ft 1
25 ft 1
Axles
2 axles 3
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Ford 8 50%
Kenworth 2 13%
Peterbilt 1 6%
Elite Trailers 1 6%
International 1 6%
Freightliner 1 6%
Fontaine Trailer Co. 1 6%
Brenner Tank 1 6%
Truck models in this fleet

Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.

License plates on file (16 shown)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
K193371 TX Ford TRUCK TRACTOR 5 Jun 2026
K215321 TX Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 Apr 2026
VBV1230 TX Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 Mar 2026
K193357 TX Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK 2 Mar 2026
K124460 TX Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 Jan 2026
K218028 TX Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK 2 Dec 2025
K193386 TX Ford TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Sep 2025
235C909 TX Elite SEMI-TRAILER 1 Sep 2025
K193361 TX International STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 Jul 2025
K193352 TX Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK 3 Jul 2025
VSS4667 TX Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 Apr 2025
K193372 TX Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK 2 Mar 2025
K193384 TX Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK 2 Mar 2025
R726617 TX Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR 2 Sep 2024
7048JV OK Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER 1 Sep 2024
TKS65B NJ Bren SEMI-TRAILER 1 Jul 2024

Plate registrations span 3 states: TX (14) · NJ (1) · OK (1)

Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 16)
1FD0W5HT4FEC04897 TRUCK TRACTOR
2015 Ford F-550
Class 5
Last seen Jun 2026 · 5 insp · 2 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 3 fatigued driving · 1 unsafe driving · 3 hazmat · 2 maintenance
1FDUF5HT6MDA04432 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2021 Ford F-550
Class 5
Last seen Apr 2026 · 1 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 1 hazmat · 1 maintenance
1FTFW1E55PKF81092 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2023 Ford F-150
5.0L-4V engine · Class 2F
Last seen Mar 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
2NP3LJ0X3KM272838 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2019 Peterbilt 348
PX-9 engine · Class 8
Last seen Mar 2026 · 2 insp · 3 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 1 hazmat · 5 maintenance
1FD0W5HT4JEC14483 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2018 Ford F-550
Class 5
Last seen Jan 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1FD0W5HT4REG01823 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2024 Ford F-550
Class 5
Last seen Dec 2025 · 2 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1FT7W2BT1NEF58918 TRUCK TRACTOR
2022 Ford F-250
Class 2H
Last seen Sep 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 2 maintenance
1E9BF2520RS230717 SEMI-TRAILER
2024 Elite Trailers Elite Trailers
Last seen Sep 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
3HAEKTAT6RL083665 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2024 International HV607
L9 engine · Class 8
Last seen Jul 2025 · 1 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 1 hazmat · 1 maintenance
2NKHHJ7X8LM384880 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2020 Kenworth T3 Series
PX-9 engine · Class 7
Last seen Jul 2025 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
Violations: 1 hazmat
1FTFW2L54RFA89416 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2024 Ford F-150
5.0L-4V engine · Class 2F
Last seen Apr 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1FT7W2BT4NEF46035 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2022 Ford F-250
Class 2H
Last seen Mar 2025 · 2 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

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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Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
🧪 Hazardous Materials Carrier. This carrier is registered with FMCSA to transport hazmat. Hazmat safety permits aren't published in FMCSA's bulk data — verify permits & special permits at PHMSA → · Browse hazmat carriers →

Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

23

Inspections

24 months

26

Violations

Total found

7

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 4.4%
Nat'l avg: 6.2%

✓ Better than national average (-1.8%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 21.7%
Nat'l avg: 22.8%

✓ Better than national average (-1.1%)

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
06/18/2026 MI Walk-Around 4 1
04/13/2026 MI Walk-Around 2 1
03/10/2026 TX Walk-Around 0
03/04/2026 TX Full 3 2
01/13/2026 TX Full 0
01/13/2026 TX Full 5 1
01/06/2026 MI Walk-Around 1 1
12/22/2025 OK Full 0
12/15/2025 OK Full 0
11/05/2025 MI Walk-Around 0
11/04/2025 MI Walk-Around 3
09/16/2025 OK Full 2
09/11/2025 OK Walk-Around 1
07/29/2025 TX Walk-Around 2 1
07/17/2025 TX Walk-Around 0

Showing 15 of 23 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

26 Total Violations 23 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
4
0.17 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
22
0.96 violations per inspection 5 out-of-service
Hazmat Violations
9
Out-of-service orders issued 7 across 23 inspections

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.

Crash History

1

Total Crashes

0

Fatalities

0

Injuries

1

Tow-Aways

1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable · 1 hazmat-involved

Date State Location Vehicles Fatal Injuries Tow Vehicle Conditions
09/25/2024 TX NOT LISTED, TX 2 0 0 Yes Single-unit truck (2-axle) No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Recent Changes

Safety Grade
Jul 27, 2026
C B

Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.

Is Smart Chemical Services LP Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

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Our read on this carrier
Worth a Closer Look
A few things are worth checking before you hire this carrier or give them a load.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Shares owners with 1 shut-down carrier
The same person or people also run one or more carriers that are no longer active. This is sometimes a sign of a company re-registering to leave a bad record behind — verify who you're really dealing with.
2 other trucking companies use this same address
This can be perfectly normal (a shared business park or mailbox) — but it can also point to related or shell companies. Confirm the address if anything else looks off.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.
Roadside safety record looks normal (26% off-road)
26% of roadside inspections ended in an "out-of-service" order — at or below the ~21% national average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP is inferred to operate: Tanker, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.

Is SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP's authority currently active?

SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP been in business?

SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP has been registered with the FMCSA since September 2008, making their authority approximately 17 years, 10 months old.

Where is SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP located?

SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP is physically located at 3505 OLSEN BLVD SUITE 201, AMARILLO, TX 79109.

51 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Mixed

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority 1 crash (24 mo) High OOS rate 26.1% Some history-continuity flags

Roadside Inspection History 23 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP has been inspected 23 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, OK, MI. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 26%) 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%.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-06-18 MI Level 2 · Walk-around 4 OOS · 1
2026-04-13 MI Level 2 · Walk-around 2 OOS · 1
2026-03-10 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-03-04 TX Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 3 OOS · 2
2026-01-13 TX Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0
2026-01-13 TX Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 5 OOS · 1
2026-01-06 MI Level 2 · Walk-around 1 OOS · 1
2025-12-22 OK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0
2025-12-15 OK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0
2025-11-05 MI Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2025-11-04 MI Level 2 · Walk-around 3
2025-09-16 OK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 2
2025-09-11 OK Level 2 · Walk-around 1
2025-07-29 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 2 OOS · 1
2025-07-17 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2025-04-09 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2025-03-31 OK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0
2025-03-12 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2025-03-04 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 1
2025-02-10 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2024-10-30 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2024-09-04 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 2
2024-08-08 OK Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0

Roadside Violation Profile

25 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for SMART CHEMICAL SERVICES LP, of which 7 (28%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.

Violations by safety category
BASIC category Violations Out-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 12 6
Hazardous Materials Compliance 9 0
Hours-of-Service Compliance 3 1
Unsafe Driving 1 0
Most-cited violation types
Documentation - HM 6 Tires 3 3 OOS Markings - HM 2 EOBR Related 2 Clearance Identification Lamps/Other 2 Lighting 2 1 OOS Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. 2 1 OOS Package Integrity - HM 1 Incomplete/Wrong Log 1 1 OOS Misc Violations 1 Brakes All Others 1 General Securement 1 1 OOS

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.

Carrier History & Continuity

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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)

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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (2)

These carriers list the same physical street, city, and state in FMCSA's public database. Shared addresses commonly reflect legitimate co-located businesses, multi-fleet owners, or registered-agent services. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

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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