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From Dispatch to Delivery: Inside a Chemical Transportation Operation

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From Dispatch to Delivery: Inside a Chemical Transportation Operation

At All Chemical, our chemical transportation operation relies on precision with every facet of our day. Every haul requires more than just getting from A to B. In fact, from the moment an order is placed to the time our truck pulls in to make the delivery, there’s a dedicated effort to ensure your shipment arrives safely and on time.

Here’s an inside look at our chemical transportation company and how we manage each order with care from pickup to safe delivery.

The Details in an Order Request

The process begins when we receive the customer order. Unlike ordering food, where choices are simple and familiar, an order for bulk chemicals is far more complex. It requires precise details such as whether the chemical is corrosive or non-corrosive, the quantity to be transported, special equipment requirements, regulatory classifications, and any special handling instructions.

Once we receive all the details, and get the proper documentation in order, we can schedule the shipment and plan the route.

Dispatch Coordination

Once the order is confirmed, our dispatch team takes charge to coordinate the different aspects involved. They’ll match the product with the necessary equipment and schedule the appropriate service (including special washes, tank preparations, or heating). They’ll also assign an experienced driver to handle the delivery. Before the trip, dispatchers share critical updates such as road restrictions, traffic conditions, and construction to help ensure a safe and seamless delivery.

Precise Loading of Chemical Products

Loading procedures vary depending on the type of chemical. In some cases, we load at the customer’s facility, while others require loading at a terminal or directly at a plant. No matter the location or product, our crew follows strict protocols to ensure the process is carried out safely and correctly, while performing thorough checks for product integrity, leaks, and pressure.

Transporting the Chemicals

Our drivers are in control while out on the road. They’re highly trained, certified, and go through rigorous testing to make sure they have the expertise and discipline required to safely handle the responsibilities of chemical transportation. During transit, we ensure that our GPS tracking is operating to provide transparency for both our dispatchers and our customers. Our drivers maintain safe driving practices by adhering to marked speed limits and taking the required rest breaks to ensure that they are sharp and focused while behind the wheel.

Delivering the Chemicals

The delivery process involves several important steps to ensure safety and accuracy. Upon arrival, the customer may take product samples and direct the driver on how to position the truck. They may also decide whether the driver will connect hoses and fittings or if their own staff will handle the setup. The facility staff then inspects the load, reviews the paperwork, and oversees the unloading process. Our driver assists as required, ensuring that all safety procedures are followed.

Because different chemicals require specific unloading methods, the driver works closely with the facility to ensure the product is handled properly. After unloading, the driver collects the necessary signatures and conducts a post-delivery inspection before returning to our depot.

Ensure Safe & Reliable Chemical Transportation with All Chemical

There’s a lot that goes into moving chemicals safely from point A to point B. It takes coordination, expertise, and a team that knows the industry inside and out. At All Chemical, we make sure every detail is handled with care so you can trust your delivery is in good hands from start to finish.


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The True Cost of Delays: Why Reliable Chemical Transportation Companies are Vital

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The True Cost of Delays: Why Reliable Chemical Transportation Companies are Vital

Reliable chemical transportation companies provide more than just timely deliveries; they guarantee safety and regulatory compliance with every shipment. Delays can affect the supply chain, disrupt production, cause regulatory issues, and could potentially lead to financial losses and dissatisfied customers.

At All Chemical, we’re here to explain why choosing a reliable chemical transportation company isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

Not Just Delivery of Chemicals

Bulk chemical transportation requires specialized equipment and handling. Your carrier needs to have the proper certifications and HAZMAT certifications, because when you’re handling corrosive, flammable, or even temperature-sensitive chemicals, the carrier must use caution and precision every step of the way. A delay before or during transit doesn’t just push the delivery schedule, it could lead to a shutdown of operations for your customer.

The Cost of Delays with Chemical Transportation

Delays are never a good thing in the chemical logistics industry, especially if the product is time-sensitive or there’s an urgent need for the material. Delays can cause a ripple effect leading to things like a halt in production, inventory disruptions, and even unexpected storage costs.

Beyond these factors, companies also face added costs such as contract penalties or the expenses that come with poorly coordinated deliveries made in an effort to recover lost time from delays. Oftentimes, the biggest cost is loss of trust with your customers. If your customers can’t rely on you for timely deliveries, they may take their business to one of your competitors.

How to Tell Your Chemical Transportation Company is Reliable

When it comes to choosing a chemical carrier, several key factors make them a reliable partner. You’ll want to do the proper vetting to ensure that they meet all your expectations, including:

How All Chemical Helps Minimize Delays with Transporting Chemicals

At All Chemical, we know how important it is to get your chemicals delivered on time. But we also take the extra step to ensure safety and precision during the haul. We pre-plan routes and adhere to regulatory checkpoints. We also offer real-time tracking, one-point of contact, and regular updates so you know where your shipment is at all times.

We also make sure that our equipment meets the technical and safety requirements needed for the product and is regularly maintained to minimize any roadside disruptions or mishaps.

Partner with a Reliable Chemical Transportation Company Today

If you’re dealing with inconsistency or unreliability with your current carrier, it may be time to consider a partner who understands the complexities of chemical logistics, the regulatory needs, and the urgency of getting your delivery in timely manner.

All Chemical is proud to help customers maintain their customer trust while handling the specific needs of transporting their chemical products. We can help support your operations with our safe, compliant, and on-time chemical transportation solutions.


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Technology in Trucking: Enhancing Safety & Visibility in Chemical Transport

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Technology in Trucking: Enhancing Safety & Visibility in Chemical Transport

As a chemical transport company, we know that hauling hazardous chemicals isn’t without its risks. In fact, it’s a high-stakes operation with virtually no margin for error. Safety and precision are crucial components, and as technology evolves, so does the industry.

Advanced tools and systems in the chemical transportation industry are helping to enhance safety, increase visibility and transparency, and improve accountability.

At All Chemical, we’re happy to embrace new technology to ensure that we’re strengthening our ability to better serve our customers. Here are some of the tools that we’ve implemented and the ways they’ve helped transform the industry:

Smart Fleet Management to Improve Safety

Fleet management systems are a way for us to help monitor and improve our processes. It offers real-time monitoring of how our trucks perform, the behavior of our drivers, and even the conditions of the route. It allows us to increase our level of oversight, identify issues, and optimize how we get our loads to their destination.

Route Optimization & GPS Tracking

Real-time visibility into delivery times and truck locations is essential not only for our company, but for the chemical logistics industry as a whole. By optimizing routes, we ensure every delivery is safe, efficient, and on time. While we plan routes to best avoid densely populated roads, our systems also monitor weather and sudden road closures, allowing us to adjust quickly and deliver each load safely to its destination

Electronic Logging Devices

Compliance is a cornerstone of the supply chain, and we uphold it through the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs). These systems monitor hours of service in full alignment with regulations, helping to minimize driver fatigue. By knowing exactly when a driver needs rest and recovery, we ensure they are on the road only when alert, reducing risks and enhancing safety for everyone.

Real-Time Tracking for Customers

Giving clients peace of mind is essential for building your reputation as a reliable chemical transporter. We offer real-time tracking of deliveries, letting our customers know exactly where their shipment is, status updates en route and at the customer, and when their delivery is to be expected. It helps us build trust with our customers, allowing us to continue an ongoing relationship.

Sensors & Temperature Regulation

Some chemicals are temperature sensitive, meaning that maintaining the proper temperature is critical for product quality or ability to load and deliver. While this is a challenge, we utilize sensors and temperature regulation technology to ensure that our customers’ products are stable and kept at the right temperature from departure to arrival.

Partner with a Chemical Transportation Company Who Embraces Technology in Trucking

The advancement of technology and automation have yielded several benefits to the chemical logistics industry. They add insight, automation, increase safety through monitoring, and have had a positive impact on overall customer satisfaction.

If you’re in need of a reliable chemical transportation company that provides real-time monitoring, up-to-date information, and safe and efficient transportation, you can look to us at All Chemical.

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How a Reliable Chemical Carrier Can Strengthen Your Supply Chain

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How a Reliable Chemical Carrier Can Strengthen Your Supply Chain

Chemical transportation is a vital component to your supply chain, so choosing the most reliable chemical carrier is important to ensure that you avoid potential issues on the road that prevents you from receiving your bulk chemicals or shipping them out to your customers.

At All Chemical, we understand the critical role we play in your supply chain. That’s why we take every precaution to ensure your chemical deliveries are handled safely, efficiently, and without disruption. Here’s how a reliable chemical carrier like us can help strengthen your supply chain:

Fewer Disruptions with Safe Practices

Transporting chemicals is always risky, especially if your carrier isn’t specially trained and certified. Well-trained drivers, regularly maintained equipment, and staying up-to-date with current safety protocols doesn’t just reduce the risk of accidents – it helps protect your reputation and impact on your insurance premiums and supply chain

Hiring a Fully Compliant Carrier

Due to the potential dangers to the environment and fellow motorists, chemical transportation is one of the most highly regulated industries. It’s important to enlist the help of a fully compliant chemical transportation company that gives you not only peace of mind, but also helps you prevent costly fines and protect your reputation.

Ensuring On-Time Deliveries

Downtime is one of the biggest threats to the chemical distribution industry, every delay impacts safety, costs, and customer trust. Ensuring that your deliveries are made securely and on-time is vital. Partnering with a reputable chemical transportation company that has a consistent track record of open communication, real-time tracking, and no hiccups with delivering bulk chemicals will help minimize the risk of costly downtime.

Helping Scale Your Business

When you partner with a reliable chemical transporter, it can help you scale and grow your business with confidence. Knowing that you have a reliable and flexible transportation company at your fingertips, you can rest easy and plan ahead, allowing you to take on  volume surges and higher demands, promoting growth from within.

Using the Right Equipment

Having the right equipment can make a huge difference with transporting and transloading chemicals. The right chemical carrier will have specialized equipment like air-ride and tilt-chassis, vapor recovery systems, corrosion-resistant containers, and temperature regulating systems that ensure any temperature-sensitive products remain unaffected during the haul.

Transparency & Communication Matters

Open communication and full transparency are key in the chemical logistics industry. Being able to have a point-of-contact that gives you real-time updates and assists with problem solving can help bolster your reputation with customers, allowing you to gain more respect and even more business.

Strengthen & Grow Your Supply Chain with All Chemical

Choosing a chemical transportation company is more than just about getting your products from A to B. There are several important factors to consider when selecting a chemical carrier. In the chemical logistics industry, safety, reliability, and compliance are essential to success, so choosing a carrier that understands these demands and delivers on them can help you maintain and strengthen your business and supply chain.

If you’re currently looking for the right chemical transportation company to help you maintain and grow your current client base, look to us at All Chemical for assistance.

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The Hidden Costs of Using the Wrong Carrier for Hazardous Freight

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The Hidden Costs of Using the Wrong Carrier for Hazardous Freight

It’s important to check all the boxes when it comes to transporting hazardous materials. Cutting corners can be a huge mistake, especially with choosing the wrong hazmat trucking companies. While you may be concerned with upfront costs with rates and delivery schedules, the real cost of using the wrong carrier for hazardous materials transportation may not be readily apparent until it’s too late.

At All Chemical, we’ve seen companies choose the wrong carrier that resulted in major legal and reputational consequences, as well as the inflated costs that followed.

Here’s a look at these hidden costs that you can face when HAZMAT transportation is handled by the wrong carrier.

Legal Liability & Regulatory Fines

Hazardous materials are under strict regulations under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Carriers are required to meet the strict standards for driver training and vehicle maintenance, as well as proper documentation and placarding.

Opting for a non-compliant carrier can result in:

  • DOT Fines
  • Delayed Shipments
  • Liability for Accidents or Spills

Environmental Responsibility & Cleanup Costs

Transporting hazardous chemicals requires adherence to EPA guidelines and ensuring safe transport. An accidental spill is not only a dangerous scenario but can also be expensive. Cleanup efforts can become extremely costly, particularly when contamination affects public spaces, soil, or groundwater.

If you choose a carrier that doesn’t have the necessary HAZMAT certifications, or adequate insurance, policies, and training the cost of cleanup could come out of your pocket.

Damage to Your Reputation

Trust is one of the most valuable assets for chemical transportation companies. One accident or mishap involving HAZMAT materials can quickly become a PR nightmare.

With fast-acting news organizations and social media, word spreads fast—potentially damaging your reputation within hours of an incident. Even if the carrier is at fault, the responsibility falls on you, risking partnerships and the trust of other companies.

Supply Chain Disruption & Lost Productivity

If your carrier makes a wrong turn, uses incorrect placards, or fails to renew a permit, it could cause missed deliveries, break contracts, and potentially lead to plant shutdowns. Choosing the right carrier means clear communication with real-time updates, federal and transport and compliance, and route planning that’s optimized for the safe and timely delivery of your hazmat materials.

Inflated Insurance Premiums

Your insurance company pays close attention to who you partner with for your transportation needs. One incident involving a non-compliant or uninsured carrier can lead to higher premiums for your own cargo, reduced eligibility for preferred insurance options, and policy exclusions for future shipments of HAZMAT. Choosing the right partner can actually help lower your insurance costs.

Choosing the Right HAZMAT Carrier

If you want to keep incidents low, your customers happy, and prevent your insurance from spiking, choosing the right carrier can make all the difference. You’ll want to look for a carrier that has HAZMAT-certified drivers, maintains full compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations, maintains up to date permits and insurance, and has a proven track record with exceptional safety records. A carrier that offers real-time shipment tracking and up-to-date communication is key to ensuring your load arrives safely and on time.

Let All Chemical Help You Lower the Hidden Costs

If you’re looking for the right carrier to handle the transportation of your hazardous materials, All Chemical can help. We ensure that all of our drivers are fully trained, equipment is maintained regularly, and that all the necessary permits and correct placarding exist. When you partner with All Chemical, you’re in great hands.


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How All Chemical Ensures Safety in Hazardous Materials Transportation

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How All Chemical Ensures Safety in Hazardous Materials Transportation

At All Chemical Transport, safety isn’t just a practice — it’s a principle that defines our entire approach to hazardous materials transportation. During National Safety Month and throughout the year, we take pride in highlighting the protocols and practices that make our transportation services among the safest in the industry.

From driver training to vehicle maintenance, our company implements rigorous safety standards to ensure compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations while providing peace of mind to our customers and protecting public roadways. We’re committed to excellence in hazmat transportation.

Explore how we ensure safe, compliant, and secure transportation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) throughout our operations:

Comprehensive Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections

Each hazmat shipment begins and ends with a detailed inspection process. Our drivers examine vehicle placards, check securement systems, review tank integrity, test valve functionality, and confirm regulatory compliance. These inspections help ensure DOT standards are met and potential risks are identified early.

Strict Compliance with Road Safety Regulations

All Chemical drivers are trained to comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) road safety rules. They drive defensively, minimize lane changes, maintain proper following distances, and continuously monitor traffic conditions to avoid preventable incidents. This proactive safety mindset reduces hazards while transporting chemicals.

Advanced Driver Training & Certification Programs

Every All Chemical driver must hold an active HAZMAT endorsement and complete regular training. Our training program includes annual refresher courses and defensive driving instruction through the SMITH System, enhancing awareness of potential roadway hazards and encouraging proactive accident prevention.

Real-Time Credential Tracking & Regulatory Monitoring  in Hazardous Materials Transportation

We use digital systems to monitor all driver certifications, including HAZMAT endorsements, DOT medical cards, and TWIC credentials. Our team tracks renewal deadlines to ensure zero lapses in compliance, keeping our hazmat operations secure and legal.

SDS Knowledge & PPE Preparedness

Our team is well-versed in reviewing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and equipped with the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for every load. Whether transporting corrosives, flammables, or oxidizers, drivers are prepared for the unique risks each chemical presents.

Open Communication Between Drivers, Dispatchers, & Depots

Effective communication is vital in the hazardous materials industry. Our teams maintain constant contact throughout each trip, providing updates, flagging issues, and addressing concerns quickly — even when there is no immediate threat.

Routine Fleet Maintenance & Early Issue Detection

We follow a strict preventive maintenance schedule to ensure our fleet of hazmat trucks and tankers is always in top condition. Regular inspections and servicing reduce the risk of equipment failure, lower roadside repair incidents, and improve environmental performance.

Participation in the ACD Responsible Distribution Program

All Chemical is a proud participant in the Alliance for Chemical Distribution’s (ACD) Responsible Distribution program. Through this initiative, we continuously improve our internal procedures, reinforce safety culture, and align with industry best practices for hazardous material transportation and storage.

Partner with a Trusted Hazmat Transportation Company

Choosing the right partner for hazardous materials transportation is a decision that impacts your business, safety, and compliance. At All Chemical, we bring experience, accountability, and a deep commitment to safety. Whether you need support for short-haul chemical delivery or long-distance transport of bulk liquid chemicals, we have the equipment, the people, and the process to get the job done right.

Ready to work with a carrier that prioritizes safety and service? Contact All Chemical Transport today to learn how we can support your hazmat logistics needs.

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How All Chemical Ensures Product Safety During Liquid Transport

How All Chemical Ensures Product Safety During Liquid Transport
For liquid transport trucking companies, safety is at the top of the importance list. That’s why we at All Chemical are always planning, training, and crafting protocols for maximum safety of the many products we transport. Safety is at the forefront of our minds at each stage of a haul: from the moment we receive an order, assign the truck driver, plan the route, and start loading, all the way to the delivery of the product.

As you might imagine, there are countless factors you need to consider when ensuring safety during liquid transport. In the end, they come down to three things:

  • Your tank
  • Your seals
  • Temperature control

Choosing the Right Tank for Liquid Transport

Your first step when ensuring safety is the vessel you’re using to transport the liquid product. Different products require different containment protocols, and it’s of crucial importance to know the chemical properties of each product. What type of product is it?

  • HAZMAT products
  • Non-hazardous materials
  • Kosher materials

Whatever your load, you’ll need complete familiarity with the product’s requirements in order to ship it in a tanker whose specifications will get the job done.

Liquid chemicals are often transported in tankers. Tankers are designed to handle the unique challenges associated with transporting liquids, including the need for secure containment and stability during transit. A tanker is used to transport varying types of liquid products.

In addition, All Chemical also has a small fleet of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) trailers. These trailers are constructed using fiberglass, and are known for its strength, durability, and lightweight properties.

Our dispatchers choose the best piece of equipment for the job based on specific demands of the job, the nature of the cargo (including weight and corrosion), and any regulatory consideration or specialized applications.

A line of All Chemical tankers

The most common container is the ISO container (or intermodal container), which comes in a variety of sizes, though 20-foot or 40-foot lengths are the ones most shippers tend to use. These containers are standardized for convenience, safety, and cost-effectiveness, and they require proper handling and storage. They’re mandatory when shipping HAZMAT materials, due to their capacity for safety and secondary containment.

Crane in front of a line of ISO containers

Other options exist, though, and sometimes a product requires a different type of tank. For example, the Flexibag container available to shippers can be the best choice for certain hauls. Thanks to their versatile technology and straightforward construction, these tankers can offer cost savings and greater availability than ISO containers in some circumstances.

Inside a flexibag container

Seals and Closure Systems

Next on the safety checklist: the seals and closure systems. These matter not just at the start of a haul, but at every stage, from transloading to transport to offloading. Product viscosity or problems with tank hoses and seals can lead to leakage and breaches of secondary containment—a liquid transporter’s nightmare!

  • Inspections and compliance scores tell the story of a company’s professionalism and commitment to safety, and we work to ensure that our tankers, facilities, trucks and truck drivers all adhere to our high safety standards.
  • Transloading puts a company’s safety standards to the test, as products must be transferred from one container to another without jeopardizing the product, the team managing the haul, or the surrounding community and environment. That’s why few companies offer transloading services, but our Lakewood facility does (with our fully contained, in-house transload stations).
  • Proper kosher seals for trailers are required to transport liquid, food-grade, and other types of kosher products. We also ensure all hoses, valves and recovery lines are bagged for additional security. Knowing the significance of regulations for Kosher-certified transportation, we made sure our kosher fleet and service offerings fully met and exceeded all requirements set out by trusted rabbinic agencies.

Staying on Top of Temperature Control

As if all of that weren’t enough, you also need to manage the temperature control requirements for each product you’re hauling. Getting these protocols wrong can spell disaster:

  • Secondary containment issues
  • Loss or spoiling of product
  • Lengthy shipping delays
  • Equipment malfunction or damage
  • Transloading gone awry

There’s a reason we at All Chemical are trusted by power, water, pharmaceutical, and Fortune 500 companies—as well as governmental agencies and even nuclear power plants—to safely handle liquid transportation all over the United States and Canada.

When the time comes that you need a product transported, give us a call. We’ve got the knowledge and expertise that will help you breathe easy, knowing your haul is in good hands.

Leveraging Technology for Excellence in Fluid Transport Trucking

Leveraging Technology for Excellence in Fluid Transport TruckingFluid transport trucking is one of those industries where “the magic is in the minutiae”— which is why we at All Chemical have always been champions of leveraging technology to improve safety, boost efficiency, and deliver successful outcomes to our customers.

From our start as a company over 45 years ago to today, we’ve made a name for ourselves as innovators and early adopters of new technologies that make each haul run even smoother than the last.

That’s why we’re proud to give you a peek behind the scenes of our company’s tech journey in fluid transport trucking!

A Snapshot of Our Technology Systems for Fluid Transport Trucking

With multiple terminals across the country, one-stop-shop transport and storage service offerings, and an enthusiastic customer base that includes Fortune 500 companies, you can bet we have countless data points to track and streams of information to process. Personnel files, invoicing, training procedures, fluid transport trucking inventory, you name it: we make it our priority to be prepared down to the smallest detail, keeping accurate, real-time records for every haul.

To do that, we leverage several technology systems and partnerships:

  • CSI Road: This Transportation Management System (TMS) is used to handle many vital aspects of our business. We use this system to input orders, to track assignment of loads to our truck drivers, and to document load completion for billing and rating.
  • Motive: Using their AI-powered fleet management platform, we gain access to a host of tools: an advanced GPS asset tracking system with geofencing, responsive AI dashcams, and even document storage.
  • Trainual: The comprehensive Trainual platform makes it possible for us to store company processes, procedures, and trainings across all of our systems, ensuring compliance and helping us achieve our stunningly low turnover rate from year to year.
  • Toolbox Forms: Using this platform, we keep comprehensive records of all of our vehicle and tanks’ inspections for the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin) and PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration).
  • Tenstreet: This applicant tracking system helps us document all our future truck drivers’ applications and our current truck drivers’ impressive array of certifications and endorsements. This platform is also used by our truck drivers to complete a new hire orientation with additional industry trainings.

All these (and more!) play a role in our constant pursuit of excellence in liquid transport trucking.

How Technology Benefits Us—And You!

Long before the advent of AI-powered tracking systems, we were taking advantage of all the tools at our disposal to benefit our customers. Our 24/7 on-call dispatchers rely on weather and traffic reports to give our truck drivers real-time updates and insights for every haul, while our Customer Service team uses this information to keep each customer informed of their loads.

Our Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies mean that countless manual tasks once requiring many work hours can now be computerized. From mid-2020 to today, we’ve put 17 RPA processes into place, streamlining our operations and efficiency.

Take this one example of our weekly vendor invoice review process, which used to require 7–8 hours a month of complex financial reporting. Through RPA, this once-time-consuming task now takes mere minutes!

“We’re enthusiastic about our RPA tools,” said All Chemical’s COO Anthony Coruccini, during a 2024 panel discussion. “These processes have allowed us to grow while maintaining a level administrative cost.”

Plus, using asset trackers like those listed above helps promote data visibility and transparency. Not only does visibility promote efficiency, helping us to reliably capture revenue touchpoints that would otherwise be missed, but it also means we can maintain strong customer relationships. The platforms and RPA processes at our disposal give us historical and live/current data.

We maintain these tried-and-true tools while adding new ones, staying ahead of the curve so we can best serve you. In keeping with our reputation as early adopters of technology innovations in the fluid transport trucking industry, we’re leveraging these systems to increase effectiveness across the board.

So, what’s the bottom line? When you work with All Chemical, you’re working with a cutting-edge company whose sophisticated technology, RPA process efficiency, and transparency, make a reliable partner—for the long haul. Contact us today to manage your fluid transport trucking needs!

All Chemical: Building Resilience in Chemical Logistics Supply Chains

All Chemical: Building Resilience in Chemical Logistics Supply ChainsWhen it comes to hauling loads, customers have plenty of chemical logistics considerations to tackle. Where does their product originate? What ports will they need to clear to get their load from point A to point B, and what are the regulations and certifications those ports require? During transport, what temperature controls does their product need? What containment protocols must be in place during loading, transloading, and offloading?

Picture each of these factors as links in a chain. Each requires careful consideration and planning in order for that link to hold, and each link needs to hold if the chain is to remain unbroken.

The Many Considerations of Chemical Logistics

When planning a haul, you face many different logistics demanding your attention:

  • Product properties. Your product’s formula is unique and should be considered when arranging transportation. When transporting, your product will need to be compatible with the tanker or ISO container and necessary equipment (FRP versus stainless steel, Kosher tank and pump and other factors). What temperature range ensures stability for your product? What causes it to coagulate or congeal, making transloading impossible or spoiling the product for sale or use?
  • Transport logistics. Products crossing state or country borders, or passing through ports, are subject to the regulations and requirements enforced at those localities. Do you know them? Do your truck drivers and technicians hold the proper certifications for both the product handling and the route it will travel?
  • Contingency plans. Consider the unexpected and have plans in place if something does go wrong. Most hauls will go to plan and with minimal issues. But on the rare occasion things don’t go to plan, such as mechanical issues, driver health events, weather or road conditions, a contingency plan for chemical logistics issues is a must in this industry. Truck drivers can encounter adverse weather conditions, construction delays, or disruptions due to current events on the ground. Their safety as well as the safety of others and your product, may include a driver shutting down in the name of safety.
  • Containment protocols. Your plans need to account for environmental protection issues. What will you do if there’s spillage during offloading, or if your product leaks while in transit? Do you have a containment plan in place and ready to activate, should disaster strike?

All Chemical’s at the Helm

Here at All Chemical, we’re in the business of keeping supply chains together. We build resilience at every link in the chemical logistics chain that we have control over, ensuring a successful delivery, time and again!

These considerations—and many more—are our business. For our 45+ years in the chemical logistics industry, we’ve made it our mission to dot every I, cross every T, and plan for any and all contingencies along the way. We’re prepared down to the smallest detail, and we follow through.

Our truck drivers, thoroughly trained and vetted, hold full credentials for a wide array of loads, whether HAZMAT or kosher-certified. Plus, because we transport loads up and down the Northeast Corridor, across the nation, and into Canada, we’ve got the regulations down pat:

With our network of hubs across the country, we have local terminals and partnerships with local companies we can count on if we ever need to deal with the unexpected.

So, take it from us: you don’t want to cut corners when it comes to establishing your place in the supply chain. When chemical transportation logistics are this important, you want qualified, dedicated professionals tending to each link. Give us a call today, and our team can help you with every aspect of your liquid bulk transport needs.

Troubleshooting in Chemical Logistics: All Chem Goes Back to School

Troubleshooting in Chemical Logistics: All Chem Goes Back to School There’s no getting around it: chemical logistics calls for strategic troubleshooting. Hauls require forethought and ingenuity, and when the unexpected strikes, carriers need to think on their feet to orchestrate solutions.

In our four-decades-plus of experience doing just that, we’ve earned our reputation for creative pivots and smart troubleshooting on behalf of our customers. That’s why, when a complex project struck at an East Coast college for our transportation partner, Univar Solutions, they knew to call All Chemical to help!

Calling for Troubleshooters

It all started with a call from Univar. “Hey, we’ve got a half dozen loads we’re hauling out of Illinois. We need everything delivered to a local college this summer. Can you help?”

The Univar rep, Amanda Strohl, filled us in on the details: a strict timeline, plenty of restrictions and ordinances specific to college property, complex chemical logistics and terrain issues, plus a finicky product with some environmental risk.

As we gathered more information, we learned the college had recently installed a new energy system, and they needed this bulk chemical product offloaded safely in order to charge the system. But the more Univar told us about the restricted parameters of the job, the more we realized we needed to see for ourselves.

All Chem to the Rescue

Our Director of Operations, Jim Notarfrancesco, drove out, together with seasoned driver trainer Gerry Madonna, to get the lay of the land. Sure enough, the job came with a number of complications:

  • An insufficient offloading area with no space for a typical bulk chemical offload
  • Multi-level terrain barriers between the equipment and the offloading area
  • Tightly constructed, older architecture at the location making maneuvering difficult
  • Containment issues requiring customized pipe fittings to prevent spillage
  • Steam fitters on site who were unfamiliar with the tankers, pumps, and hoses the job required

But for us at All Chemical, troubleshooting complex chemical logistics is what we do. Our motto, “When in Doubt, Jim it Out,” was made for moments like this!

So, we got to work. We called on a couple of our most experienced drivers to navigate the tricky hairpin turns and corners it would take to get the tankers into place—even, at one point, parking a tractor at the base of a hill and running lengths of hose to it to pump the product up the hill, through a basement window, and straight up eight feet to reach a fitting in the ceiling.

Then, Jim came up with our next clever solution—using our own tankers with pump systems that would allow us to offload the product faster. We even retrofitted customized lengths of pipe with the elbows and valves (with the help of those onsite steam fitters) needed to create a closed fitting for the actual offloading process.

Once we’d picked up the product for them and transported it, we oversaw the offloading ourselves and installed drums and other spill prevention measures, disposing of any residual according to the highest level of environmental containment regulations.

Long story short, we got the job done in just three days during the summer term, and the whole endeavor went off without a hitch.

The college was thrilled, and so was Univar. Amanda said, “the customer was extremely happy and thankful that everything went as planned.”

The moral of the story? You can trust us to troubleshoot safe solutions for successful chemical logistics outcomes—not just once, but every time.

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