CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC
USDOT 426121 • DBA: CHIEF • 3111 S 67TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68106
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-221233 | REVOKED | May 12, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74APB008587 | ON FILE | Feb 12, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Excess | CC 2909512-00 | ON FILE | Aug 22, 1998 | Aug 22, 2001 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 74APB008587 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 74APB008587 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 74APB008587 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | YPP 3338650-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2004 | May 5, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | YPP 3338650-01 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2004 | May 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | YPP 3338650-01 | REPLACED | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | YPP 3338650-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2004 | Jul 30, 2004 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3755979 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2001 | Jun 19, 2004 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3755979 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2001 | May 1, 2004 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2909510-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 1998 | Aug 22, 2001 |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAP2909510-00 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 1998 | Aug 22, 1998 |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CC2909512-00 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 1998 | Aug 22, 1998 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA129663 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 1996 | Sep 20, 1998 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SCAF 260147 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 1993 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SCAF 260147 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 1993 | Aug 22, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74APB008587 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | 74APB008587 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | 74APB008587 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | 74APB008587 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 3338650-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2024 | May 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 3338650-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 3338650-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2004 | Jul 30, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CAP 3755979 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2004 | Jun 19, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 3338650-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CAP 3755979 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CC 2909512-00 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 22, 2001 | Aug 22, 2001 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BAP 2909510-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2001 | Aug 22, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA129663 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 1998 | Sep 20, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | CC2909512-00 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 22, 1998 | Aug 22, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BAP2909510-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 1998 | Aug 22, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SCAF 260147 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 1996 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SCAF 260147 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 1996 | Aug 22, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-221233 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC221233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2025 |
| MC221233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2024 |
| MC221233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2024 |
| MC221233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2005 |
| MC221233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2001 |
| MC221233 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 18, 1989 | REVOKED | May 12, 2025 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 40 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from 40 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 10 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 6 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 3 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 2 | 2 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(d) | Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62(e) | Windshield wipers inoperative | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62E | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83D-ELNGPB | Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83A | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SSLMS | Suspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEO | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62A | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (40 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 192ND ST | ...947900 | CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OMAHA | WESTERN AVE | ...726505 | CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OMAHA | N 72ND ST | ...B54025 | CHIEF |
| Feb 17, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OMAHA | IDA ST | ...372189 | CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC |
| Aug 19, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | OMAHA | 42ND STREET | ...260377 | CHIEF |
| Mar 14, 2022 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OMAHA | S 84TH ST | ...258430 | CHIEF |
| Nov 10, 2021 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OMAHA | HARTMAN AVENUE | ...534266 | CHIEF |
| Sep 16, 2021 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | OMAHA | VETERANS DRIVE | ...681904 | CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC |
| Nov 7, 2019 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2019 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2018 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2017 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2015 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2015 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2013 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2013 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2013 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2012 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2011 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
2 closed cases — FMCSA civil penalties
2 Enforcement Cases
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE-2024-0021-US1777 | Oct 4, 2024 | 382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2); 382.701(b)(1); 383.37(a) | $35,810 | Carrier |
| NE-2023-0045-US1697 | Feb 22, 2024 | 382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2); 382.711(b) | $23,060 | Passenger Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events