Don Chapin Company Inc
USDOT 2806588 · Salinas, California · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Don Chapin Company Inc is a company based in Salinas, California, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 91 power units and 71 drivers, which ranks it #319 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 15 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 13.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, garbage / refuse and more.
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| Legal name | Don Chapin Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2806588 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 560 Crazy Horse Canyon Road, Salinas, CA 93907 |
| Phone | (831) 449-4273 |
| First registered | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2806588.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.78 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 8.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 71 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Don Chapin Company Inc | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.1% | 20.5% | 13.6% | 46% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 13.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 300% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.1 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 77% lower than average |
| Inspections | 15 | 15 with a driver check, 9 with a vehicle check, 6 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: water well (130 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Don Chapin Company Inc?
Don Chapin Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 2806588.
How many trucks does Don Chapin Company Inc have?
It reports 91 power units (1 tractors, 88 straight trucks) and 8 trailers, with 71 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 11, 2024).
Where is Don Chapin Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Salinas, California 93907.
What is the out-of-service rate of Don Chapin Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 13.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.