The Chapin & Bangs Company INC Safety Record
DOT# 42134 · Bridgeport, CT 06604-2922 · 2033334183
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/06/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, The Chapin & Bangs Company INC (DOT# 42134) in Bridgeport, Connecticut has 25 inspections on record with 18 violations and a 4.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 18 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 25 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 09/26/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 09/26/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/04/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 08/11/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/09/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 07/07/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/13/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-MAY-25 | CT | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 08-DEC-25 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.