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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CHEMISPHERE CORPORATION
USDOT 222889 · EIN 43-1030150
2101 CLIFTON AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63139
(314) 644-1300 · MICHAEL CLOTE
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
10 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 356
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance274 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance49 pts
Unsafe Driving12 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance11 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other9 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 177.817A-HMPSPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MO21
IL6
IN3
KY2
GA1
KS1
TX1
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.20 | 1.26 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.22 | ≈27–34% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.20 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.43 | 4.49 | ≈55–59% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.91 | 0.96 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Franklin County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Franklin County, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 82% · Other 18%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (4 OOS) · Brakes 31% (3 OOS) · Tires 16% (1 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 8 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 75%
393.9A-LTSI ×2, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.323).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 13%
177.817A-HMPSPMC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Other1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LTSI ×2
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Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
17 trailer8 truck4 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL CLOTE
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
1982-09-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
11/13/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2023)
09/14/1982 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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