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CHAPLIN TRUCKING LLC
Almena, WI
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2591606 · MC 994682
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-994682 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
West Bend Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC994682
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 1001025979
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2591606
MC Number
MC-994682
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 22, 2015
Authority Granted
November 14, 2016
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
686 10-1 2 Ave, Almena, WI 54805
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Shawn Chaplin
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance32
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
33.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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
2025
2024
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
6 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | WA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 26, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | Fog · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA3
IL2
MO2
WI2
KY1
MI1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Flatbed
3
Dry Van
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDU9X5BD121289 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XCW703994 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYFC5324RED36595 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYFC5328RED36597 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532CU277455 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X92N581475 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3GD360953 | 2 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG60D455484 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8LD686936 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X2CD143009 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GHX6N412956 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124816N3212166 | 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)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 2717000868 | JANESVILLE WI | II | — | — | JOHNS MANVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XPBDP9X3GD360953 7KYFC5328RED36597 |
WI 13108AW MN STC1874 |
| September 14, 2026 | ARCHH01456 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | NORTH COUNTRY LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW UTIL |
1XKAD49X7EJ393744 1UYFS24886A909608 |
WI 94685Z WI 817946 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | CV44397145 | EDDYVILLE KY | I | 3 | — | LAND O LAKES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9GHX6N412956 1GRAA062XCW703994 |
WI 88439Z WI 828466 |
| 390.9-SLL | Violation of State Motor Carrier Laws or Regulations | |||||||||
| 390.9-SLL | Violation of State Motor Carrier Laws or Regulations | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | DEJOS02943 | MI, MI | I | 3 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XPBDP9X3GD360953 7KYFC5328RED36597 |
WI 13108AW MN STC1874 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47A-LJN | Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | X801000183 | NORTH BEND WA | I | 6 | — | MATHERSON PAINTING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1NPBGGGG60D455484 7KYFC5324RED36595 |
WI 17793AW MN STC1872 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.86A1-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing. | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | 000P123HC3 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 1 | — | CERTAINTEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XPBDP9X3GD360953 7KYFC5328RED36597 |
WI 13108AW MN STC1874 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | W174004652 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | 1 | 1 | CERTAIN TEED ROOFING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XPHDU9X5BD121289 5MC124816N3212166 |
WI 85744Z WI 786830 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 2674002276 | STOUGHTON WI | II | — | — | BURNETT DAIRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPHDU9X5BD121289 1GRAA062XCW703994 |
WI 85744Z WI 828466 |
| December 16, 2025 | 000P16DLXL | EB HWY 20, MANCHESTER, IA | III | 4 | — | WG FREIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XPHDU9X5BD121289 7KYFC5324RED36595 |
WI 85744Z MN STC1872 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 390.21TC | Improper size/location/color of required CMV marking(s) | |||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | W164001203 | EAGLEVILLE MO | I | 4 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XPHDU9X5BD121289 7KYFC5324RED36595 |
WI UNKNOWN MN STC1872 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
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.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LAND O LAKES | 2 | August 25, 2026 |
| JOHNS MANVILLE | 1 | September 14, 2026 |
| NORTH COUNTRY LUMBER | 1 | September 14, 2026 |
| MATHERSON PAINTING | 1 | August 17, 2026 |
| CERTAINTEED | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| CERTAIN TEED ROOFING | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| BURNETT DAIRY | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| WG FREIGHT | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| MATALCO WISCONSIN LLC | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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