Transchem USA
USDOT 2825662 · MC-943113 · Birmingham, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Transchem USA is a company based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 71 power units and 66 drivers, which ranks it #85 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 61 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 20.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 7.0 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Transchem USA |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2825662 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-943113 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1100 Corporate Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242 |
| Phone | (205) 876-1905 |
| First registered | Nov 14, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2825662.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 15 | 56 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3,277,654 miles reported for 2025 – about 46,164 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 21% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 66 CDL drivers; 66 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Transchem USA | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.4% | 20.5% | 23.1% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 51% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.0 | 4.8 | 6.3 | 48% higher than average |
| Inspections | 61 | 61 with a driver check, 54 with a vehicle check, 55 BASIC violations recorded, 36 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 16, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Transchem USA?
Transchem USA is registered with USDOT number 2825662 and operating authority MC-943113.
How many trucks does Transchem USA have?
It reports 71 power units (71 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 66 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 29, 2026).
Where is Transchem USA located?
Its registered physical address is in Birmingham, Alabama 35242.
What is the out-of-service rate of Transchem USA?
Over 24 months, 20.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.