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2024: A Year of Chemical Distribution Success at All Chemical Ever have a year that brings the unexpected? Here at All Chemical, we certainly have. We didn’t know in January that 2024 would see our chemical logistics network expand through another location. We couldn’t have anticipated the pricing pressures from shippers, the marketplace changes, and [...]

Navigating Environmental and Seasonal Challenges in Chemical Transport “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds”—that unofficial motto of the US Postal Service could easily apply to the chemical logistics team here at All Chemical! After all, chemical transportation comes with just [...]

Announcing All Chemical’s New Texas Terminal Exciting news! All Chemical is expanding our chemical logistics operation to a new terminal in Channelview, Texas (a suburb of Houston)—the latest addition to our growing roster of terminals! We can now boast of thriving local chemical logistics hubs in New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina, and Texas; and we’re [...]

HAZMAT Storage & Transport: The Ultimate Guide When it comes to HAZMAT storage and transport, we at All Chemical are as knowledgeable as it gets. We take chemical hazards seriously. You see, as a company led by our values, we care about our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. And for us, that [...]

Common Pain Points in the Distribution of Chemicals Customers come to us disillusioned from their experiences with other carriers in the distribution of chemicals, suffering from similar logistics issues. Once you’ve been in the chemical distribution game for as long as we have (four decades and counting!), you start to notice certain themes. When it [...]

In the Cab with Anthony: The Benefits of Partnering with Chemical Transportation Companies When you’re transporting chemicals, you’re in for some complex chemical logistics. It’s no wonder people turn to chemical transportation companies like ours to help with their fluid transport needs. When it comes to hauling HAZMAT loads and planning tricky interstate routes, you [...]

Making Connections in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry at ChemEdge What do chemical logistics, static electricity and dumpsters all have in common? They were all topics of discussion during Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD)’s ChemEdge 2024. This four-day event included Responsible Distribution and Regulatory workshops, a valuable conference, and a trade show for people [...]

Distribution of Chemicals: Making Supply Chains Possible Retail operations rely on an efficient supply chain to function smoothly to ensure everything runs as it should, which also includes distribution of chemicals. Chemical distribution plays a critical role in maintaining year-round operations, ensuring a reliable supply of essential chemicals. Customers like ours address logistics challenges, especially [...]

Decked Out with Driver Certifications and Endorsements All Chem Drivers Have the Knowledge for Safe Transport By Don Wrege, Director of Safety & Maintenance Let’s talk about safety.   In the fluid logistics business, there’s no topic more important. (But then, as Director of Safety and Maintenance here at All Chemical, maybe I’m biased!) Our [...]

In the Cab with Anthony: Making Connections and Gaining Insight Through NTTC All Chemical understands the importance of contributing to the chemical transportation industry through knowledge sharing and advocacy. We are members of several trade organizations and associations as a means to connect with others in our specialized industry and to learn more about regulations [...]

Servicing Companies During Summer Surges From May to August, when the A/C is on and the pressure to deliver is high, our expertise becomes even more critical. As temperatures soar and utility bills spike, water and power companies face increased operational demands. At All Chemical, we understand (and anticipate) these seasonal challenges and are committed [...]

Flexibags: Expanding Our Service Capabilities at All Chemical Did you know that there’s an even cheaper, yet effective shipping alternative to the versatile ISO container—and All Chemical has it? In this third installment of our ISO container series, we’re talking about Flexibags, the groundbreaking new shipping technology that we here at All Chem offer to [...]

Elevating Industry Standards at All Chem’s ISO Container Depot Welcome to another installment of our ISO container series! We’re shining a spotlight on a critical component of our business: the container depot. In the bulk hazardous liquid transportation industry, efficiency, safety, and innovation are paramount. With those qualifiers in mind, our ISO container depot stands [...]

Streamlined Solutions: Your ISO Container Go-To ISO containers are the unsung heroes of modern logistics. Most of us click "order" and a box appears on our doorstep, seemingly by magic. For those behind the scenes, ISO containers are a daily focus, pivotal in keeping our world running smoothly. At All Chemical, we’re passionate about providing [...]

Top-Tier Transportation: Our Commitment to Cutting-Edge Equipment We believe that innovation drives progress and that staying ahead of the curve is not just a strategy; it's a necessity. Owning and maintaining our own state-of-the-art equipment plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service. As pioneers in our field, we are dedicated to employing top-of-the-line machinery [...]

In the Cab with Anthony: Insights & What Lies Ahead From Motive’s Innovation Summit I’m excited to share some highlights from my recent panel attendance at Motive’s Innovation Summit in Nashville this past April. This two-day conference marked our first user conference and offered a valuable platform for industry leaders to converge, exchange insights, and [...]

Advancing Environmental Excellence: Inside Our New Wastewater Treatment Facility Welcome to an exciting update from All Chem! We're thrilled to share the latest addition to our infrastructure: our brand-new wastewater treatment facility. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in our commitment to environmental stewardship. Join us as we delve into the details of this [...]

Driving To Success: Jana’s Journey in Chemical Logistics People come to the chemical logistics industry—and to All Chemical—from many backgrounds and for many different reasons. A few reasons include job security, a promising career trajectory, or more job autonomy. In Jana Huckaby’s case, many reasons bring this bright, hardworking woman to what would soon prove [...]

Adding Value & Versatility: Inside Our Transload Logistics Our team at All Chemical specializes in transload logistics, such as taking on complex projects like the transloading of chemicals from ISO containers to tanks. Transloading products requires careful planning and execution to prevent any accidents or spills. Our team is committed to upholding the highest safety [...]

The Chemistry of Excellence: Customer Service & Chemical Logistics When it comes to wrangling with chemical logistics, time is of the essence and change comes at a rapid pace. In this landscape, customers need competent, prepared, hassle-free companies they can trust to haul important hazardous and non-hazardous loads. Yet so often, carriers drop the ball [...]

Safety 101 with Don: An Introduction to All Chemical's Safety Standards If you’ve been in the liquid bulk transport game for more than a minute, you’ll soon notice: everybody talks the “safety” talk, but few walk the “safety” walk. At All Chemical, our safety record is exemplary—not because we do the easy thing and talk [...]

A Complete Guide to Meeting Your Chemical Logistics Needs with All Chemical We love to provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the workings of All Chemical. You’ve met a few of our stellar staff members, and regularly hear from members of our leadership team, like our Founder and Owner, Steve Quadrel. Now, we’re peering behind the [...]

Setting the Standard: Our Portfolio of Associations and Certifications Achieving success is a collaborative endeavor at All Chemical. We define success as outstanding customer service, rigorous safety standards, exceptional employee care, continuous innovation, and a steadfast commitment to our core values. Our success is further underscored by our industry associations, reflecting our enduring dedication to [...]

When in Doubt, Jim It Out: Innovation at All Chemical We’re a bulk liquid transport company who puts a high focus on innovation. We strive for pioneer status among chemical trucking companies, and we’ve done so for the 45 years we’ve served in this industry. New technologies, ingenious problem-solving strategies, creative pivots and diversifications: we [...]

All Chemical's Tried and True Tactics for Winter Driving No matter the season, we put safety first in everything we do. Our highly trained drivers are familiar with the hazards each season presents, and winter requires unique forms of vigilance and preparation. Ensuring safety on the road during winter, especially when sharing the highways with [...]

2023: A Year of Growth at All Chemical Year’s end brings reflection. We’re taking the opportunity to reflect upon what the year brought us—and to envision what’s ahead. Here at All Chemical, we’re always busy, upholding our high standards and developing innovations that will enable us to provide our customers with increasingly excellent service. Yet [...]

All Chemical Celebrates 45 Year Milestone As we all make our way further into the holiday season, there’s a different kind of celebration taking place at All Chemical. While the world anticipates the joy of winter festivities, we are ushering in a milestone of our own.  On November 30th, we celebrated our company’s 45th anniversary! [...]

Behind the Scenes: All Chemical's Ingenuity Addressing the Problem One of our customers hired another bulk liquid transportation company to ship Maleic Anhydride from Texas to Illinois from the shipper's tank to the customers. It wasn’t the multi-state nature of the job that was presenting the biggest problem; it was the temperature-sensitive nature of the [...]

All Chemical: Always on the Job We can’t fall down on the job when so much depends on that job being done—and done right. So, we hold ourselves to the highest possible standard, making sure we’re a well-oiled machine so we can show up when it matters most. This is how we have established our [...]

An Insider’s Look at All Chemical’s Tank Leasing Services At All Chemical, we’re a customer-first bunch, and that means there is no job that we can’t, won’t, or don’t do! (In our industry, that is. We don’t do your taxes or anything.) From washing and steaming to storage and leasing, our valued customers need look [...]

Working at All Chemical: A Day in the Life Lots of companies say it’s great to work for them. They talk a big game about how they treat their workers well and provide good benefits. It’s easy to make claims, but the real test is on the ground. How well do these companies live out [...]

Leading from Your Values: Meet All Chem’s Founder, Steve Quadrel Our customers know we’re a family business, and we have been since the beginning. We’re value-led, committed to our team and our customers, and driven by excellence and innovation. Since our founding in 1978, we’ve been an industry leader in chemical processing and manufacturing. We [...]

Increasing Productivity, Streamlining Processes, and Cutting Unnecessary Costs While Utilizing Existing Resources Does the idea of enhancing your current performance without adding overhead appeal to you? Imagine being able to increase productivity, streamline processes, and cut unnecessary costs, all while utilizing your existing resources. Because of All Chemical’s commitment to industry innovation in service to [...]

Anthony Weighs In: Where Do We Stand After COVID? By Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer We all felt the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic, in both our personal and our professional lives. Every industry, bulk liquid transport included, experienced drastic change in the face of uncertainty. Now, in the pandemic’s aftermath, the time has come [...]

The Benefits of Green Initiatives at All Chemical Four Ways We Are Incorporating Innovative Solutions Into Our Operations By Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer All Chemical is striving to make tangible, beneficial changes at our locations to create a more sustainable future for all of us. We maintain top of the line equipment, find innovative [...]

Steve Quadrel, Owner and Founder of All Chemical, featured on The American Dream TV Show Hosted by Eric Roberts  All Chemical's owner and founder, Steve Quadrel, was featured on The American Dream TV Show Hosted by Eric Roberts on June 24th, 2023. The show gives a glimpse into the people behind the country's biggest innovators, [...]

Kosher-Certified Transportation at All Chemical At our bulk liquid transport company, we take care of our people: our team and our customers. We care about what matters to them. We tune in to their needs so that we can deliver excellent service that meets - and surpasses - their expectations. This is the value that [...]

Safe Summer Driving Tips from All Chemical We’ve all been there: You’re driving in the right lane, ready to take an exit in a few moments, when suddenly someone decides to make a mad dash across multiple lanes of traffic, cutting in front of you. You blast your horn at the offender, who goes sailing [...]

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 [...]

Construction Updates: Expanding Our Capacity to Better Serve You How We Are Updating Our Wash Rack Services and ISO Container Storage By Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer If you’ve been past our Lakewood facility recently, you might have wondered to yourself, What on earth’s making all that racket? What you’re hearing are the sounds of [...]

Inside All Chemical's Steam And Wash Services How We Bring You Unparalleled Customer Service Picture the scene: it’s Friday, 4 PM. We’re on the phone with a customer, and they are panicking. They need a delivery with ISO tank container steam heating services by Monday morning. Normally, they schedule ahead, but the customer sent them [...]

How All Chemical Can Help You with Your Water Treatment Needs This Summer Heavy Rains and Fluctuating Temperatures Often Impact Water’s Biological and Chemical Properties The summer months bring plenty of changes. School lets out, lawns need mowing, and mosquitos emerge to torment us all once more. For some of our customers, the summer months [...]

Bulk Chemical Shipping: Avoid “Multi-Vendor Syndrome” and Have All Chemical Haul It How All Chemical Hauls Customer Loads By Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer When you’re looking for liquid trucking companies to handle your bulk chemical shipping needs, do you fall prey to “multi-vendor syndrome”? In this industry, we see it all the time: customers [...]

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 [...]

How We Protect You from Post-Pandemic Truck Driver Shortages All Chemical hires more experienced, highly-trained truck drivers in it for the long haul By Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer We can all agree that the pandemic brought plenty of upheaval. Since 2019, industries of all kinds have been struggling to recover, and bulk liquid transport [...]