Reagent Chemical & Research LLC
USDOT 31816 · MC-882215 · Ringoes, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Reagent Chemical & Research LLC (dba Reagent Chemical & Research Inc) is a corporation based in Ringoes, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 189 power units and 176 drivers, which ranks it #37 by fleet size among 229 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in New Jersey. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 242 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 5.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 2.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Reagent Chemical & Research LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Reagent Chemical & Research Inc |
| USDOT number | 31816 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-882215 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 115 Route 202, Ringoes, NJ 08551 |
| Phone | (908) 284-2800 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 31816.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 189 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 310 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 8,400,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 44,444 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 176 CDL drivers; 176 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and New Jersey carriers with 50+ units (229).
| Measure | Reagent Chemical & Research | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.4% | 18.8% | 14.7% | 71% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.1 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 53% lower than average |
| Inspections | 242 | 242 with a driver check, 223 with a vehicle check, 86 BASIC violations recorded, 219 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 25, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Reagent Chemical & Research LLC?
Reagent Chemical & Research LLC is registered with USDOT number 31816 and operating authority MC-882215.
How many trucks does Reagent Chemical & Research LLC have?
It reports 189 power units (189 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 310 trailers, with 176 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 10, 2026).
Where is Reagent Chemical & Research LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Ringoes, New Jersey 08551.
What is the out-of-service rate of Reagent Chemical & Research LLC?
Over 24 months, 5.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.