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Carrier profile · USDOT 13820 · Updated 06/19/2026

INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY

DBA INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL

5 power unitsavg 8.3 yrLocal · 2 statesPATERSON, NJ
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Verified linksindependentchemical.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.3Avg age (yr)
2011–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(718) 894-0700Email dispatchjonathan@independentchemical.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-19

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 52 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration52 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.3 yr

Model years 2011–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 52-yr registration, 40% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY safe to work with?

Is INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY safe to load? INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY (USDOT 13820) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in PATERSON, NJ, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 8 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-19.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-19
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Frequently asked

What is INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY's USDOT number?

INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY's USDOT number is 13820.

Is INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-19, INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY is active in the FMCSA register.

What is INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY's safety record?

INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY's fleet?

INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY operates 5 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY based?

INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL OF NEW JERSEY is based in PATERSON, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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