ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY
USDOT 188280 • DBA: ARC3 GASES • 1700 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE, RICHMOND, VA, 23222-4808
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
188,280
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
8046444521
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
74
Drivers (MCS-150)
181
MCS-150 Mileage
1,052,000
Physical Address
1700 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE, RICHMOND, VA, 23222-4808
Mailing Address
P O BOX 26269, RICHMOND, VA, 23260-6269
Contact
Phone: 8046444521
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
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No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
90
Violations
65
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.9%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
74
Drivers (MCS-150)
181
Crash Records
22
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
3
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
7
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
6
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 90 of 90 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
9 states • 90 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (65 violations from 90 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 4 | 3 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.801 | Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations | 3 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(5) | Hazmat description incomplete | 2 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPSNSP | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:173.24(b)(2) | 173.24(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.840(a) | Hazmat - no emergency response info | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.415(b) | Cargo tank test or inspection markings | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.201(a)(2) | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:180.605(k) | Test date marking | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLT | Steering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.407 | 172.407 | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
8.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.72vs nat'l 1.80
-1.08 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (90 inspections)
Showing 50 of 90
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
52 total · 5.8% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
22
Fatalities
0
Injuries
8
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
21
Crash History (22 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS95 CAPITAL BELTWAY (SB/L) | ...FO7736 | ARC3 GASES |
| Feb 19, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I66 EAST | ...S55028 | ARC3 GASES |
| Mar 20, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 9026 FOREST HILL AVENUE | ...A14388 | ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY |
| Feb 24, 2022 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SOLOMONS ISLAND RD | ...S55028 | ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY |
| Apr 22, 2021 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LYNCHBURG | GRAVES MILL RD | ...S57184 | ARC3 GASES |
| Sep 3, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2016 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2016 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2015 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2014 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2013 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2010 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2006 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2006 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2001 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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