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Carrier profile · USDOT 35742 · MC-441088 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Astro Chemicals Inc
18 power unitsavg 8.2 yrMulti-region · 10 statesSPRINGFIELD, MA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-441088 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 46 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo14.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ASTRO CHEMICALS INC (USDOT 35742) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 1, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 27 vehicle-level and 35 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 2, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 22, 2004 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ASTRO CHEMICALS INC's USDOT number?
ASTRO CHEMICALS INC's USDOT number is 35742, and its motor carrier number is MC-441088.
Is ASTRO CHEMICALS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, ASTRO CHEMICALS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ASTRO CHEMICALS INC's safety record?
ASTRO CHEMICALS INC has a 14.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 46 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ASTRO CHEMICALS INC's fleet?
ASTRO CHEMICALS INC operates 18 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ASTRO CHEMICALS INC based?
ASTRO CHEMICALS INC is based in SPRINGFIELD, MA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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