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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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CHEM-SOLV INC
USDOT 349234 · MC590534 · EIN 54-1122488 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1140 INDUSTRY AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA, 24013
(540) 427-4000 · DARREN J. BIRKELBACH
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
30 / 60
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
52 / 307
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA. — $3M BIPD · policy 048800052 · eff 06/30/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance199 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance47 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Unsafe Driving23 pts
Other8 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 172.516A-HMPS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 |
Most inspected states
SC20
VA12
NC12
MD3
PA2
TN2
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.72 | 0.72 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.35 | 0.37 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.32 | 3.02 | ≈40–44% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.65 | 0.69 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Bedford County, VA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Bedford County, VA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 70% · Seat belt 30%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 36% (3 OOS) · Brakes 29% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 25 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: 7 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 25%
172.516A-HMPS, 397.3-SLL
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 25%
393.55E-B, 393.11A1-CSURR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.49).
3. Other2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.47E
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 58 vehicles seen in inspections
32 trailer22 truck4 other
Company profile
Officer
DARREN J. BIRKELBACH
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1989-03-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
06/30/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 048800052
06/30/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
06/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
07/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
07/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
07/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
06/22/2021 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
05/20/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/25/2021)
05/14/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
07/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
07/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
07/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742281
06/29/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7469951
07/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7469951
07/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7469951
11/17/2015 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7469951
10/15/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2015)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/349234.