POOLE
Legal: POOLE CHEMICAL COMPANY INCORPORATED
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202694 inspections · 36 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
6
3× · sev 2
- 2393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
5
5×
- 3396.17C
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
5
5×
- 4392.2CUnsafe Driving
Failure to obey traffic control device
5
1× · sev 5
- 5393.53B
CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
3
3×
- 6392.2WNot in SMS
Excessive Weight violation
3
3×
- 7393.11TLVehicle Maintenance
Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.60D
Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
2
2×
- 9392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
2
2×
- 10393.47B1 OOS
Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- TX11
- NM9
- CO4
- OK4
- KS2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Hartley County, TX
Medium impact10 of 58 violations in the last 12 months (17%) came from inspections in Hartley County, TX. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Hartley County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 8% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 33%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 17%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 43% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim2× · 33%
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× · 33%
- 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× · 16%
- 395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.1× · 12%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 2%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 2%
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× · 1%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 1%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 40% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp7× · 14%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× · 12%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× · 9%
- 396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination2× · 4%
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× · 4%
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× · 4%
- 396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× · 10%
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× · 5%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× · 10%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 393.60DWindshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA52 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 22 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi67 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi2 drivers
- Company officer
- JAYME POOLE
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 27148352
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-16
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 63 trucks · 58 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 4 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
42 events- 04/16/2026MCS-150 update filed
3.3M mi reported (2025)
- 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 03/01/2018Insurance filed — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4784941
- 03/01/2018Insurance ended — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.
policy EGU 8086121
- 03/01/2018Insurance replaced — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy 4784941
- 03/24/2017MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 03/01/2017Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICIS0001716
- 01/12/2017Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICIS0001716
- 01/11/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/12/2017)
- 03/01/2016Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICIS0001579
- 02/03/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2016)
- 03/01/2015Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICIS0001429
- 02/02/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/02/2015)
- 03/01/2014Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICIS0001329
- 02/03/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2014)
- 04/18/2013Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICIS0001329
- 04/17/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/18/2013)
- 03/01/2013Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICIS0001242
- 02/04/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2013)
- 03/01/2012Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICIS0001128
- 02/03/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2012)
- 03/01/2011Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RICIS0001076
- 02/02/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2011)
- 03/01/2010Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RICIS0001005
- 02/02/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2010)
- 03/01/2009Insurance replaced — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 5054346
- 03/01/2003Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 8759480
- 03/01/2003Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 1115121
- 08/15/2002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (03/07/2017)
- 03/01/2002Insurance filed — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EGU 8086121
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2005-09-12
- Last review
- 2005-08-31
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-16
- Reported mileage
- 3,326,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — POOLE CHEMICAL COMPANY INCORPORATED, TEXLINE, TX
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