Veckridge Chemical Co INC
South Kearny, NJ
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
7
Power Units
6
Drivers
FMCSA since 1992 (33 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since August 1992. Based in South Kearny, NJ, they operate a fleet of 7 power units with 6 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, Veckridge Chemical Co INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Veckridge Chemical Co INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 6
MCS-150 Mileage: 112,380 miles (2023)
Driver Information
6
Total Drivers
6
CDL Drivers
6
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC
5 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 16, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 4 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 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 | 4 | 57% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 29% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 14% |
Trailers (2 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 | 2 |
| Grea | 1 |
| Daiml | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 45 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | 71% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 29% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (7 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3237329 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | Jun 2026 |
| TPF92R | NJ | Daiml SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Sep 2025 |
| 3550839 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 2766047 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jul 2025 |
| TYJ30L | NJ | Grea SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Feb 2025 |
| 2885868 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 2885864 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: IN (5) · NJ (2)
Recent active vehicles (7 shown)
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
16
Inspections
24 months
14
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-1.4%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 06/16/2026 | CT | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 04/15/2026 | CT | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | NJ | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/02/2025 | US | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2025 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2025 | CT | Walk-Around | 4 | 2 |
| 02/21/2025 | CT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/14/2025 | NJ | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/12/2024 | CT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2024 | NJ | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/16/2024 | NJ | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/18/2024 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/20/2024 | CT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 16 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
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | BAP2011836-10 | $1 Million | 06/01/2014 |
| Cargo | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | 13MSRL5183 | — | 10/30/1989 |
View Insurance History (15 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CNJOOO 8603 4844 | 07/21/1994 | 12/19/1994 | CANCEL | |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001351 | 10/11/2013 | 12/11/2013 | CANCEL | |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001351 | 06/01/2013 | 10/11/2013 | CANCEL | |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA1630096 | 09/15/1995 | 09/26/1996 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CNJ0006720932-5 | 08/19/1995 | 09/15/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CNJ0008603 484-4 | 12/19/1994 | 07/21/1995 | CANCEL | |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001351 | 02/10/2014 | 06/01/2014 | CANCEL | |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001256 | 03/11/2013 | 06/01/2013 | CANCEL | |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001159 | 06/01/2011 | 06/01/2012 | CANCEL | |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | CA 505 24 40 | 05/30/1997 | 06/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA163009601 | 09/15/1996 | 05/30/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001256 | 02/07/2013 | 03/11/2013 | CANCEL | |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001351 | 01/10/2014 | 02/10/2014 | CANCEL | |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001256 | 06/01/2012 | 02/07/2013 | CANCEL | |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001351 | 12/11/2013 | 01/10/2014 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC is inferred to operate: Tanker and Box Truck.
Is VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC's authority currently active?
VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC been in business?
VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1992, making their authority approximately 33 years, 11 months old.
Where is VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC located?
VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC is physically located at 60-70 CENTRAL AVE, SOUTH KEARNY, NJ 07032.
Roadside Inspection History 16 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC has been inspected 16 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CT, NJ, NY. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 19%) 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 393.75A3-TAOL — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-16 | CT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-15 | CT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-03 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-02 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-22 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-07-03 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-27 | CT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-02-21 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-14 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-12 | CT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-12 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-16 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-18 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-20 | CT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-05 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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
10 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for VECKRIDGE CHEMICAL CO INC, of which 3 (30%) 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 | 7 | 3 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 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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