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FMCSA Carrier Profile

WHITCHURCH & SON

Chico, CA

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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 184487 · MC 152053
Satisfactory Active 41 yrs, 3 mo
7
Power Units
7
Drivers
14
Inspections
22%
Vehicle OOS
$750,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-152053 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Williamsburg National Ins Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
18.2% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 41 yrs, 3 mo
  • Insurance on file: $750,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
  • 14 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC152053
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Active

Insurance on File

WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA0395270
On File
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy MXI98128695
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
184487
MC Number
MC-152053
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
August 8, 1985
Annual Mileage
177,680 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Address
13248 Whitchurch Lane, Chico, CA 95973
Owner / Officer
Sarah Gramps

Cargo Types

General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
3

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
18.2% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 44th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
5 insp · 0 OOS
2025
6 insp · 2 OOS
2024
2 insp · 1 OOS

Violation Rate by Category

Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.

Vehicle Maintenance 7 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving 0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service 0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness 0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 11 inspections

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA13

Fleet & Equipment (8)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 7–8 · trailers up to 46 ft
Power units
~4
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2022 International LS532 Tractor · Class 8 3HSLGAPR5NN867452 5 —
2008 Western Trailer Company Flatbed · 45 ft 5DN1145288B000855 5 1
2015 International LF687 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDJSNR8FN677872 4 1
Wilx Semi-trailer 4WW5452A9E6621155 4 —
2014 International LA687 Tractor · Class 7 3HSDGSNN9EN034196 1 1
2015 International LF687 Not Applicable · Class 8 3HSDJSNRXFN677873 1 —
2005 Western Trailer Company Flatbed · 46 ft 5DN1646215B000580 1 —
Abtr Semi-trailer CA1129242 1 1
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.

Inspection Details

Each roadside inspection with its violations

Inspection Records (14)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
August 20, 2026 NBFL007665 CA, CA I 3 — SIERRA PACIFIC
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY
3HSDJSNRXFN677873
5DN1145288B000855
CA WP34148
CA 4MJ2839
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
May 21, 2026 ND7X007989 CA, CA I 3 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY
3HSDJSNR8FN677872
5DN1145288B000855
CA WP34118
CA 4MJ2839
392.2-SLLEQP State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others
May 20, 2026 NE1M008116 CA, CA I — — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
WILX
3HSLGAPR5NN867452
4WW5452A9E6621155
CA YP83707
CA 4MS4504
May 15, 2026 UEDQ003781 CA, CA III — — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
WILX
3HSLGAPR5NN867452
4WW5452A9E6621155
CA YP83707
CA 4MS4504
April 24, 2026 UEDQ003745 KEDDIE SCALE, CA III 1 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
WILX
3HSLGAPR5NN867452
4WW5452A9E6621155
CA YP83707
CA 4MS4504
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires
October 21, 2025 UEIG000720 SR-32 E/OF 6TH AVE, CA I 3 1 —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
Trailer
INTERNATIONAL
ABTR
ABTR
3HSDGSNN9EN034196
CA1129242
CA1129243
CA 9E97183
CA 4MJ2824
CA 4MJ2825
393.209D-STPAL OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft Steering Mechanism
396.3A1-OAL Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. Brakes All Others
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others
August 12, 2025 NFEF000589 COTTONWOOD IF, CA I 2 — MALARKEY ROOFING PRODUCTS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY
3HSDJSNR8FN677872
5DN1145288B000855
CA WP34118
CA 4MJ2839
390.21TC-MC Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
July 31, 2025 NBYS005989 DONNER PASS IF, CA I 1 — PACIFIC SUPPLY
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY
3HSDJSNR8FN677872
5DN1145288B000855
CA WP34118
CA 4MJ2839
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others
June 24, 2025 UDI1003026 LAUREL, CA II 6 1 —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY
3HSDJSNR8FN677872
5DN1145288B000855
CA WP34118
CA 4MJ2839
393.110B2I-C OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs Tiedown
396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires
393.104F3-C Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown
393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 Reflective Sheeting
395.8F12-HOSM HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date:
May 21, 2025 UE7D003151 HAZEL AT CHERRY AVE, CA II — — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
WILX
3HSLGAPR5NN867452
4WW5452A9E6621155
CA YP83707
CA 4MS4504

Shippers Seen at Inspections

Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
SIERRA PACIFIC 1 August 20, 2026
MALARKEY ROOFING PRODUCTS 1 August 12, 2025
PACIFIC SUPPLY 1 July 31, 2025
WESTERN WOODS 1 March 17, 2025
PACIFIC WOODTECH CO. 1 November 7, 2023

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
March 16, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
February 15, 2005INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
March 18, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
February 27, 2004INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
May 10, 2001DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
April 26, 2001INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
November 18, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
October 22, 1991INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
April 27, 1990DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
March 16, 1990INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
March 14, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
November 10, 2008CargoOn file

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