A California carrier built around one thing.
A family-operated trucking company that does hazmat and food-grade freight — and nothing else. Since 2016, that's what we've been.
Built in Salinas. Serves California.
Earthwise Transportation, INC. is a Salinas-based California carrier founded in 2016. We were built for a specific purpose: to focus exclusively on the freight types where execution matters most. Hazardous materials. Food-grade product. Nothing else.
From day one we've operated as a family business — and that's not a marketing line. It shapes how we hire, how we train, and how we treat shippers. A real person answers our dispatch line. The driver hauling your freight has been with us for years. And when something goes off-script, we tell you the same day. Not the next.
- 01 · Founded in Salinas in 2016 · Family-owned and operated
- 02 · USDOT 2917586 · MC 983328 · Verifiable on SAFER
- 03 · Hazmat & food-grade specialists only
- 04 · California statewide coverage from Salinas HQ
Principles that drive every mile.
Moving regulated freight isn't glamorous. It's about doing the basics right, repeatedly, without taking shortcuts.
Safety as Habit
We don't bolt safety onto operations — it's the floor we build on. Every driver, every shipment, every paperwork check.
Compliance, No Asterisks
Hazmat and food-grade work doesn't tolerate "close enough." We carry the credentials, follow the rules, keep the records.
Straight Talk
When things go right, we deliver and you barely hear from us. When things shift, we call early — and we tell you the truth.
Family Discipline
A small operation done well beats a large one done sloppy. We hire carefully, train consistently, keep our team for the long run.
Earthwise in Practice
Our name isn't just a brand. We maintain our equipment, plan smart routes, and respect the communities we drive through.
Around-the-Clock
Trucks roll on every hour of the clock — so dispatch does too. Day or night, a real person picks up.
Paperwork that holds up.
Every certification we claim, we can document. Ask for our COI and authorities — we'll send them.
DOT Registered
Active U.S. Department of Transportation operating authority — verifiable on SAFER.
FMCSA Authority
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration motor-carrier number on file.
HAZMAT Endorsed
All drivers carry current hazardous-materials endorsements.
FDA Sanitary
Aligned with the FDA Sanitary Transportation rule.
Fully Insured
Liability and cargo coverage appropriate for hazardous-materials carriage.
Want to work together?
(831) 998-7832The fastest way to know if Earthwise is right for your freight — a two-minute call with dispatch.