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DON CHAPIN COMPANY INC
CarrierIntel Score: 75/100. 14 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 2806588ActiveIntrastate HazmatSALINAS, CA
COMPANY
Authority since
—
MCS-150
2024-01-11 · 1,667,000 mi (2020)
Fleet
91 units · 8 trailers · 71 drivers
ADDRESS
Physical
560 CRAZY HORSE CANYON ROAD
SALINAS, CA 93907
SALINAS, CA 93907
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
8314494273
Email
dchapin@donchapin.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
DONALD CHAPIN JR
Title
PRESIDENT
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Auto Transport
Cargo types
13
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids / GasesGarbage, Refuse, TrashCommodities Dry BulkUtilityConstructionWater WellOther
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
132 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Verification needed
No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
14.3%
3 / 21 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
75
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Minimal Risk
1 risk factor · 2 strengths · 4 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
7 crashes · 0 fatal · 4 with injuries · 7 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
86% — 18 clean of 21 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% — driver OOS 2 insp., vehicle OOS 2 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No operating authority on file
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2024-01-11
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
Verification needed — No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
SUMMARY
Elevated OOS rate 13% (last 24 mo)
Low crash rate (0.5 per 100 trucks/yr)
86% clean inspections
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