Highway Transport Chemical LLC
USDOT 41216 · MC-111302 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Highway Transport Chemical LLC (dba Highway Transport) is a corporation based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private passenger, business, private passenger, non-business, authorized for hire). It reports 417 power units and 362 drivers, which ranks it #29 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 636 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 1 fatality, 22 tow-away), or 5.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, chemicals.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Highway Transport Chemical LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Highway Transport |
| USDOT number | 41216 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-111302 |
| Entity type | Private Passenger, Business, Private Passenger, Non-Business, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 10024 Investment Drive, Knoxville, TN 37932 |
| Phone | (865) 584-8631 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 41216.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 417 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.87 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 33,609,542 miles reported for 2024 – about 80,598 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 362 CDL drivers; 362 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Highway Transport Chemical L | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.5% | 18.3% | 21.1% | 32% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 84% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.3 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 27% higher than average |
| Inspections | 636 | 636 with a driver check, 535 with a vehicle check, 329 BASIC violations recorded, 432 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 25, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexair LLC USDOT 86852 | Memphis | 231 | 307 | 379 | 3.1% | 3 |
| Danny Herman Trucking Inc USDOT 50467 | Mountain City | 506 | 600 | 846 | 17.4% | 50 |
| Orgill Transportation Company LLC USDOT 86820 | Collierville | 405 | 405 | 858 | 14.6% | 23 |
| TLD Logistics Services Inc USDOT 1820774 | Knoxville | 495 | 415 | 330 | 24.8% | 20 |
| Titan Transfer Inc USDOT 845505 | Shelbyville | 579 | 513 | 1,025 | 20.2% | 39 |
| TCW Inc USDOT 36777 | Nashville | 320 | 442 | 394 | 17.9% | 28 |
Other carriers near Knoxville
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Travel Centers LLC USDOT 91805 | Knoxville | 1,279 | 2,510 | 3,562 | 4.3% | 124 |
| The HT Hackney Company USDOT 342596 | Knoxville | 719 | 651 | 546 | 16.9% | 45 |
| Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc USDOT 687437 | Knoxville | 475 | 475 | 112 | 68.1% | 13 |
| Apac-Atlantic Inc USDOT 91655 | Knoxville | 382 | 345 | 60 | 13.6% | 4 |
| Pemberton Truck Lines Inc USDOT 234913 | Knoxville | 139 | 151 | 327 | 24.8% | 11 |
| Malones Transportation LLC USDOT 4314171 | Knoxville | 110 | 116 | 42 | 27.8% | 1 |
| American Transportation Company USDOT 868890 | Knoxville | 91 | 130 | 88 | 3.2% | 6 |
| Triple H Delivery Inc USDOT 123201 | Knoxville | 90 | 74 | 158 | 14.3% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Highway Transport Chemical LLC?
Highway Transport Chemical LLC is registered with USDOT number 41216 and operating authority MC-111302.
How many trucks does Highway Transport Chemical LLC have?
It reports 417 power units (417 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 362 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 14, 2026).
Where is Highway Transport Chemical LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Knoxville, Tennessee 37932.
What is the out-of-service rate of Highway Transport Chemical LLC?
Over 24 months, 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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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.