Empowering Future Excellence Scholarship

Written by SysAdmin on June 24, 2025. Posted in Driving Forward with All Chemical, The All Chemical Way.

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All Chemical Transport Empowering Future Excellence Scholarship

All Chemical Transport is proud to announce the launch of the Empowering Future Excellence Scholarship – now live on Bold.org!

Click here to check it out and apply: https://lnkd.in/e9HCJxJc

This scholarship represents more than financial support — it reflects our commitment to building a brighter, safer, and more sustainable future. At All Chemical Transport, we believe in delivering exceptional service that goes beyond the road. We’re proud to support tomorrow’s leaders — individuals who will carry forward the values of innovation, integrity, safety, and community impact that drive everything we do.

If you or someone you know is pursuing higher education and passionate about industries like logistics, transportation, supply chain, or environmental safety — this is your opportunity.

Want to help us make an even bigger impact? You can contribute directly to the scholarship fund by clicking the “Contribute” button on the scholarship page. Every dollar helps empower the next generation to lead with purpose and vision.

Together, we’re not just building careers — we’re investing in the leaders who will shape the future of our industry and our world.

Putting All Chem Drivers’ Safety First with the Smith System

Written by SysAdmin on June 20, 2023. Posted in Driving Forward with All Chemical.

Putting All Chem Drivers’ Safety First with the Smith System

Drivers are Certified in Crash-Avoidance Driver Safety Program

At All Chemical, we make a habit of staying ahead of the curve in terms of safety with our liquid trucking company. We didn’t wait for the electronic log or ELD mandates to get handed down to us; instead, we became one of the early adopters.

When it comes to highway safety, we’re committed to achieving the highest standards in excellence. That’s just who we are. We’re already attaining and surpassing industry safety benchmarks for liquid bulk transportation companies.

And that’s why we made sure 100% of our drivers took the Smith System DriverDirect™ training course over the past 12 months.

All Chemical’s on the Job: The Need for Crash Prevention
Crashes are a serious issue in our industry. In Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s most recent Crash Facts report, large trucks accounted for 4,444 fatal crashes and 101,000 injury crashes. Statistics like these are what convinced the founder of the Smith System, Harold Smith, of the industry’s need for a comprehensive professional driver training program, which he instituted in 1952.

We knew we’d be giving our drivers the best when we made the Smith System course mandatory at All Chemical. Their safety training has won international acclaim; tens of thousands of drivers go through the program annually, including those in many of the Fortune 500 companies that consider All Chemical their preferred carrier.

“It was a no-brainer,” said Don Wrege, the Director of Safety & Maintenance at All Chemical who launched the program. “The training saves lives, prevents property damage, protects the public, enhances our drivers’ careers, and gives our customers much-deserved peace of mind. Everybody wins.”

Crash Prevention Training: What’s in the Course?
Every one of our drivers is required to become certified in the 5-principals of Smith System crash-avoidance driver safety program. The program gives us our template to strive toward zero losses in motor vehicle accidents and injuries. Our drivers must take this training every two years to remain certified, as well as passing periodic checks by the All Chemical Driver Trainer, who is a Smith System Driver Direct certified trainer. In this way, we are regularly instilling in our drivers the crash-prevention skills and knowledge necessary to ensure that everyone reaches their destinations safely.

The course encompasses a classroom component (2–2.5 hours) and a behind-the-wheel component (4.5–5 hours). In the classroom, drivers learn the proven Smith5Keys® philosophy, followed by a presentation in forward motion, backing, and parking crash prevention methods, and an explanation of recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highway statistics. Quizzes to support retention are given.

Then each driver takes to the road for a series of observation drives and an instructor demonstration drive, complete with personalized coaching, backing and parking exercises, and blind area demonstrations. Once finished, drivers must pass an on-road quiz and final evaluation.

When it comes to highway safety, we at All Chemical are ahead of the game, and we plan to remain so. Read more about our transportation services and our stellar safety record and reach out to us to discuss your ongoing chemical transportation needs today!About All Chemical
Family-owned and operated since 1978, All Chemical manages every aspect of your company’s liquid bulk transportation.

From transportation and delivery to kosher-certification to tank wash, All Chem provides tanker and container transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials through the continental U.S. and Canada.

About Smith System
Smith System is the trusted global leader in crash-avoidance driver safety training. Since 1952, millions of drivers have benefited from the proven Smith System philosophy: The Smith5Keys®. Today, Smith System trains drivers around the world, including drivers from more than half of Fortune 500 fleets. And with a vast eLearning library and fleet management tools, Smith System supports companies with all their driver and workplace safety needs.

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Roadside Blitz: Why All Chemical’s Drivers Are Safer from Inspections

Written by SysAdmin on May 8, 2023. Posted in Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer, Driving Forward with All Chemical.

Roadside Blitz: Why All Chemical’s Drivers Are Safer from Inspections

Bulk Liquid Transport Inspection Safety

By Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer

May is a busy month for liquid tanker trucking companies. In May, we see seasonality changes, increased rainfall-related hazards, higher traffic volumes, and vacations starting. And in addition, May brings the “roadside blitz”: a 72-hour mid-month period when Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspectors stop commercial truckers for a commercial truck safety inspection. These roadside inspections can mean delays for shipments.

The good news is, as a customer of All Chemical, we’ve got you covered. We continuously review our fleet of newer tractors and trailers for compliance and safety, and our stellar safety record allows agencies to pass us through without an inspection. Because we’re proactive in protecting your interests, you’ll enjoy greater protection from these delays.

How Inspections Work

A roadside commercial truck safety inspection is the primary way the DOT ensures that commercial vehicles, drivers, and carriers are operating safely. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) conducts roughly 2.5 to 3.5 million of these inspections per year in North America. A typical inspection stop can last 30 minutes or more, resulting in delivery delays (especially if the inspector finds any violations that require servicing).

That’s why this issue is top of our mind here at All Chemical this time of year. We believe in delivering as streamlined a process as possible for our customers. Where other liquid tanker trucking companies might just cross their fingers and hope for the best, we take concrete actions to avoid the need for inspection stops in the first place.

Preventing Delays with Our High Safety Standards

Our high safety standards at All Chemical are a byword, all year round. Customers know that our commitment to quality control regularly exceeds the minimum requirements in our industry. We don’t wait until an agent with a checklist is looking over our shoulder; we’re already ten steps ahead.

But for targeted inspections, we take it even further. The CVSA publicizes what vehicle safety issues they are looking for, and we study these thoroughly ahead of time so we can ensure all our drivers and vehicles are in compliance. This year, the focus is on Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) and cargo securement.

As a result, our trucking transportation drivers are frequently waved through by inspectors precisely because of our established safety record. Usually, All Chemical drivers can go right past the roadside scale house where inspections take place, while drivers with other carriers are tied up in lengthy inspections procedures. Our Inspection Systems (ISS) Score ranges from 35–40, which means we’re operating at a safety standard that is higher than 65% of the trucking industry.

In addition, these roadside inspections tend to target certain areas on routes. Our familiarity with these specific areas means that our drivers are less likely to be stopped.

So, for this year’s “roadside blitz,” you can rest easy knowing that All Chemical is on the job, proactively protecting your interests and keeping the risk of shipment delays low.

Talk to our team today about your ongoing needs and how we can best serve you!