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WHITCHURCH & SON
Chico, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 184487 · MC 152053
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 41 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-152053 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
20.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 41 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC152053
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA0395270
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy MXI98128695
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
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
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
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sarah Gramps
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 50th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDJSNR8FN677872 | 2 | Passed |
| May 20, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSLGAPR5NN867452 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSLGAPR5NN867452 | 0 | Clean |
| April 24, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSLGAPR5NN867452 | 0 | Clean |
| October 21, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDGSNN9EN034196 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| August 12, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDJSNR8FN677872 | 1 | Passed |
| July 31, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDJSNR8FN677872 | 1 | Passed |
| June 24, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDJSNR8FN677872 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| May 21, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSLGAPR5NN867452 | 0 | Clean |
| March 17, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSLGAPR5NN867452 | 1 | Passed |
| April 18, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | — | 0 | Clean |
| February 28, 2024 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | 6 | Out of service |
| June 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs | 3 | Out of service |
| June 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| May 21, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| October 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 4 | Cited |
| October 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 4 | Cited |
| May 21, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| March 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | 4 | Cited |
| July 31, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| June 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | 3 | Cited |
| June 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | 3 | Cited |
| June 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - Leaking hub | 2 | Cited |
| August 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA12
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR5NN867452 | 5 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR8FN677872 | 4 | 1 |
| Wilx | — | 4WW5452A9E6621155 | 4 | — |
| 2008 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 45 ft | 5DN1145288B000855 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 International LA687 | Tractor · Class 7 | 3HSDGSNN9EN034196 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 46 ft | 5DN1646215B000580 | 1 | — |
| Abtr | — | CA1129242 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 8, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 6, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 10, 2008 | Cargo | On file |
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