CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC

USDOT 426121 • DBA: CHIEF • 3111 S 67TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68106

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
426,121
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4023922144
Power Units (MCS-150)
86
Drivers (MCS-150)
96
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
900,000
Physical Address
3111 S 67TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68106
Mailing Address
3111 S 67TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68106-3665
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 12, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-221233REVOKEDMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTHBIPD/Primary74APB008587ON FILEFeb 12, 2025May 2, 2025
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOISBIPD/ExcessCC 2909512-00ON FILEAug 22, 1998Aug 22, 2001

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICABIPD/Primary74APB008587CANCELLEDSep 30, 2024Mar 11, 2025
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICABIPD/Primary74APB008587REPLACEDSep 30, 2024Feb 12, 2025
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICABIPD/Primary74APB008587CANCELLEDMay 1, 2024Sep 30, 2024
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryYPP 3338650-01CANCELLEDJul 30, 2004May 5, 2024
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryYPP 3338650-01REPLACEDJul 30, 2004May 1, 2024
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryYPP 3338650-01REPLACEDMay 1, 2004May 1, 2004
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryYPP 3338650-01CANCELLEDMay 1, 2004Jul 30, 2004
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKBIPD/PrimaryCAP 3755979CANCELLEDAug 22, 2001Jun 19, 2004
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKBIPD/PrimaryCAP 3755979REPLACEDAug 22, 2001May 1, 2004
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryBAP 2909510-00CANCELLEDAug 22, 1998Aug 22, 2001
ZURICH INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBAP2909510-00REPLACEDAug 22, 1998Aug 22, 1998
ZURICH INSURANCE CO.BIPD/ExcessCC2909512-00REPLACEDAug 22, 1998Aug 22, 1998
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA129663CANCELLEDAug 22, 1996Sep 20, 1998
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySCAF 260147CANCELLEDAug 22, 1993Sep 24, 1996
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySCAF 260147REPLACEDAug 22, 1993Aug 22, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH74APB008587BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA74APB008587BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2025Mar 11, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA74APB008587BIPD/PrimaryFeb 12, 2025Feb 12, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA74APB008587BIPD/PrimarySep 30, 2024Sep 30, 2024
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYYPP 3338650-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 5, 2024May 5, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYYPP 3338650-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024
CANCELNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYYPP 3338650-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2004Jul 30, 2004
TERM/CANCLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCAP 3755979BIPD/PrimaryJun 19, 2004Jun 19, 2004
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYYPP 3338650-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2004May 1, 2004
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCAP 3755979BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2004May 1, 2004
CANCELZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOISCC 2909512-00BIPD/ExcessAug 22, 2001Aug 22, 2001
CANCELAMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.BAP 2909510-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 22, 2001Aug 22, 2001
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA129663BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 1998Sep 20, 1998
TERM/REPLZURICH INSURANCE CO.CC2909512-00BIPD/ExcessAug 22, 1998Aug 22, 1998
TERM/REPLZURICH INSURANCE CO.BAP2909510-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 22, 1998Aug 22, 1998
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYSCAF 260147BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 1996Sep 24, 1996
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYSCAF 260147BIPD/PrimaryAug 22, 1996Aug 22, 1996

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-221233INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC221233COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2025
MC221233COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 3, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 1, 2024
MC221233COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 8, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 6, 2024
MC221233COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 14, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 9, 2005
MC221233COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 18, 2001DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 17, 2001
MC221233MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 18, 1989REVOKEDMay 12, 2025

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
40
Violations
70
19 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
30.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
86
Drivers (MCS-150)
96
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
8
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state40 inspections

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Violation Summary (70 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (70 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general1045Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak627Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable302Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62-BEMEIWindshield wipers inoperative224Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOWFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(d)Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline)22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62(e)Windshield wipers inoperative204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62EWindshield wipers inoperative104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BHSBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2INOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.83D-ELNGPBExhaust 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 the11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83AExhaust system location defective115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SSLMSSuspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62-BEMEOWindshield wipers inoperative114Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62AWindshield wipers inoperative114Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(b)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.26Requirements for reflectors10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
30.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+6.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.75vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

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)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 12, 2025841203523111 S 67TH STNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS1393.62ENo
Mar 12, 2025841203623111 S 67TH STNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS4393.9BRKLAMP, 393.9H, 393.209E-SPSLAYes
Mar 12, 2025841203633111 S 67TH STNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS4393.62-BEMEI, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LILYes
Mar 12, 2025841203533111 S 67TH STNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS5396.5B-HWSLOW, 392.2IN, 393.83D-ELNGPBYes
Mar 12, 2025841203643111 S 67TH STNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS6393.209E-SPSLA, 393.83A, 393.207C-SSLMSYes
Mar 12, 2025841203653111 S 67TH STNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS0No
Mar 12, 202584120350RoadsideNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS0No
Mar 12, 202584120351RoadsideNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS1393.62-BEMEOYes
Nov 20, 2024832058613111 S 67TH STNELevel 5BLUB SCHOOL BUS2393.81, 393.62AYes
Nov 20, 2024832058603111 S 67TH STNELevel 5INTE SCHOOL BUS2393.81, 393.78No
Nov 20, 2024832058553111 S 67TH STNELevel 5FORD BUS2393.9H, 393.81No
Feb 13, 202480839228RoadsideNELevel 5IC SCHOOL BUS1396.3(a)(1)No
Feb 13, 202480839226RoadsideNELevel 5INTE SCHOOL BUS1396.5(b)No
Feb 13, 202480839080RoadsideNELevel 5ICRP SCHOOL BUS0No
Feb 13, 202480839079RoadsideNELevel 5ENGN SCHOOL BUS0No
Feb 13, 202480839229RoadsideNELevel 5IC SCHOOL BUS3393.45(d), 396.5(b), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Feb 13, 202480839227RoadsideNELevel 5ICBU SCHOOL BUS1393.55(b)No
Feb 12, 202480827029RoadsideNELevel 5ICRP SCHOOL BUS1393.47(a)Yes
Feb 12, 202480827028RoadsideNELevel 5ICRP SCHOOL BUS1393.45(d)No
Feb 12, 202480826971RoadsideNELevel 5ICRP SCHOOL BUS0No
Feb 12, 202480827030RoadsideNELevel 5ICRP SCHOOL BUS0No
Sep 21, 2023797438993111 S 67TH STNELevel 5BLUB SCHOOL BUS5396.5(b), 393.209(e), 393.83(d)Yes
Sep 21, 2023797438983111 S 67TH STNELevel 5BLUB SCHOOL BUS4396.5(b), 396.3(a)(1), 393.26Yes
Sep 21, 2023797438833111 S 67TH STNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS0No
Sep 21, 2023797438973111 S 67TH STNELevel 5THMS SCHOOL BUS0No
Sep 21, 2023797438963111 S 67TH STNELevel 5THMS SCHOOL BUS3393.95(a), 393.209(e), 396.3(a)(1)No
Sep 21, 2023797438823111 S 67TH STNELevel 5INTL SCHOOL BUS1396.3(a)(1)No
Aug 3, 202379317667RoadsideNELevel 5INTC SCHOOL BUS1393.95(a)No
Aug 3, 202379317714RoadsideNELevel 5INTC SCHOOL BUS1396.17(c)Yes
Aug 3, 202379317713RoadsideNELevel 5INTC SCHOOL BUS1396.3(a)(1)No
Aug 3, 202379317715RoadsideNELevel 5INTC SCHOOL BUS1393.209(e)No
Aug 3, 202379317716RoadsideNELevel 5THOA SCHOOL BUS1396.3(a)(1)No
Apr 11, 2023783656533111 S 67TH STREETNELevel 53393.95(a), 393.9(a), 393.209(e)No
Apr 11, 2023783653473111 S 67TH STREETNELevel 51393.62(e)No
Apr 11, 2023783656523111 S 67TH STREETNELevel 55396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes
Apr 11, 2023783653463111 S 67TH STREETNELevel 51393.95(a)No
Apr 11, 202378365370RoadsideNELevel 50No
Apr 11, 202378365371RoadsideNELevel 51393.62(e)No
Apr 11, 202378365368RoadsideNELevel 50No
Apr 11, 2023783653693111 S 67TH STREETNELevel 52396.17(c), 393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

11 total · 54.5% OOS
2024-112025-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
15
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
22

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 22, 2025NETOW00192ND ST...947900CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC
Apr 11, 2024NEINJURY01OMAHAWESTERN AVE...726505CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC
Jan 16, 2024NEINJURY02OMAHAN 72ND ST...B54025CHIEF
Feb 17, 2023NEINJURY01OMAHAIDA ST...372189CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC
Aug 19, 2022NETOW00OMAHA42ND STREET...260377CHIEF
Mar 14, 2022NEINJURY02OMAHAS 84TH ST...258430CHIEF
Nov 10, 2021NEINJURY02OMAHAHARTMAN AVENUE...534266CHIEF
Sep 16, 2021NETOW00OMAHAVETERANS DRIVE...681904CHIEF SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC
Nov 7, 2019NEINJURY01
Oct 23, 2019NETOW00
Jun 17, 2019NEFATAL10
May 3, 2019NETOW00
Apr 12, 2019NETOW00
Aug 30, 2018NETOW00
Aug 12, 2018NETOW00
Feb 26, 2018NETOW00
Jan 17, 2018NEINJURY01
Nov 30, 2017NEINJURY03
Oct 3, 2015NEINJURY01
Apr 21, 2015NETOW00
Nov 16, 2013NETOW00
Apr 11, 2013NETOW00
Mar 21, 2013NETOW00
Jan 24, 2012NETOW00
May 4, 2011NEINJURY01

Enforcement Actions

2 closed cases — FMCSA civil penalties

2 Enforcement Cases

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2 Enforcement Cases
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
NE-2024-0021-US1777Oct 4, 2024382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2); 382.701(b)(1); 383.37(a)$35,810Carrier
NE-2023-0045-US1697Feb 22, 2024382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2); 382.711(b)$23,060Passenger Carrier

Compliance Timeline

45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 12, 2025
Authority
May 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH • BIPD/Primary
Apr 22, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in NE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 11, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 12, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Oct 4, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $35,810
Case NE-2024-0021-US1777 • 382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2); 382.701(b)(1); 383.37(a)
Sep 30, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 11, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in NE
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 22, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $23,060
Case NE-2023-0045-US1697 • 382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2); 382.711(b)
Jan 16, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in NE
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 17, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in NE
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 19, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 14, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in NE
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 10, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NE
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 16, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 7, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 23, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 17, 2019
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
May 3, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 12, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 30, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 12, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 26, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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