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CHIEF'S TOWING INC

USDOT 492773 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated Company officer: JEFFERY SCHOENBORN Company officer 2: KYLE KUSHINSKI General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials +6 more Based in BLOOMINGTON, MN
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Apr 21, 2023
Review these
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 42.9% vs 23.4% national (+19.5 pts).
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — CHIEF'S TOWING INC (USDOT 492773)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 42.9% vs 23.4% national (+19.5 pts).

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/492773/
As of: Jul 29, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability filing

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 492773
In FMCSA records since Jul 31, 1992 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Company officer JEFFERY SCHOENBORN
Company officer 2 KYLE KUSHINSKI
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Grain / Feed / Hay, Utilities, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 27 units
Drivers 15
Annual mileage 349,516 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (952) 888-2201
Email: [email protected]
Physical
8610 HARRIET AVENUE SOUTH
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55420
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 492773
In FMCSA records since Jul 31, 1992 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 349,516 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 42.9% vs 23.4% +19.5 pts
Driver OOS Rate 9.1% vs 6.7% +2.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.25 vs 1.80 -0.55
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.

BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 0 0
Trailers 10 0 0
Trucks 20 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 17 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 15 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 8 8 0
OOS inspections 1 2 0
OOS percentage 12.5% 25% —
National average 6.7% 23.4% 4.4%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
27
Drivers
15
Inspections
15
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
42.9%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
17 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CHIEF'S TOWING INC is a corporation based in BLOOMINGTON, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 492773. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 27 power units and 15 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

CHIEF'S TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 27 power units and 15 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Bloomington, MN. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 25.0% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is on file.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MN (5) and IA (2).

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate, above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 27 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Cusm are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 42.9% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations
2 OOS · 40.0%
Driver Fitness
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%
Hours of Service
2 violations
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 5 2 40.0% Sep 30, 2025
Iowa (IA) 2 0 0.0% Nov 14, 2025
Wisconsin (WI) 1 0 0.0% Jan 5, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 9
Freightliner 3
Cusm 1
Fontaine 1
Lake 1
Landoll 1
Ram 1
Western Star 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 — 0.86 1 — Jul 27, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 1.04 1 — Jul 27, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 — 12.00 12 — Jul 27, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86732702 Jan 5, 2026 WI 3 ELLSWORTH WI
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN PRZ9523 · 4V5K99EJ2GN973186
0 — No
86339254 Nov 14, 2025 IA 2 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU6320 · 4V4NC9EH9HN977379
0 — No
86069692 Oct 15, 2025 IA 2 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCF0904 · 1FVACWFC5RHUW6767
2 395.8H05, 395.8F12 No
85977122 Sep 30, 2025 MN 1 CLOQUET MN
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN 5947PRA · 4V5K99EJ5HN975399
4 393.134B-CRHLC, 396.17C-PI, 393.95A1 Yes
85345074 Jul 22, 2025 MN 3 LITTLE CANADA MN
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCG2412 · 3C7WRNDL5RG213393
2 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 392.16-D No
84779090 May 19, 2025 MN 3 CARLTON MN
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN 2053PZA · 4V5KG9EJXRN632515
0 — No
84662288 May 7, 2025 MN 1 FOREST LAKE MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCF0904 · 1FVACWFC5RHUW6767
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 391.41APC Yes
83901895 Feb 12, 2025 MN 3 CLOQUET MN
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN 2053PZA · 4V5KG9EJXRN632515
0 — No
82260758 Jul 25, 2024 MN 1 SAGINAW MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YZG0512 · 1FVACWFC1NHNM2382
0 — No
81997718 Jun 29, 2024 SD 1 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU6320 · 4V4NC9EH9HN977379
2 393.47(e), 393.95(a)(4) No
81784185 Jun 3, 2024 IA 2 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU6320 · 4V4NC9EH9HN977379
3 393.9(a), 392.2 Yes
80768938 Feb 5, 2024 MN 1 OLIVIA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU6320 · 4V4NC9EH9HN977379
4 393.9(a), 395.22(g), 395.22(h)(4) Yes
80508001 Nov 16, 2023 NM 2 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAT2776 · 4V4NC9EH7JN895754
1 392.2 No
79398619 Aug 14, 2023 MN 3 MAPLE GROVE
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN 4836PRA · 5KKMALCV87PY89864
2 392.16(a), 390.21T(a) No
78494774 Apr 29, 2023 MN 1 ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PRZ9271 · 5KKHALBG5CPBF9049
4 393.53(b), 393.45(d), 393.47(e) No
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0253160196 Nov 12, 2025 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0193390282 Dec 5, 2019 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0172890260 Oct 16, 2017 MN 0 1 No No Injury
MN0172060169 Jul 25, 2017 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0170820183 Mar 23, 2017 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0161470013 May 26, 2016 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0152010337 Jun 8, 2015 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0143170301 Nov 10, 2014 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0013233789 Aug 19, 2013 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0123600135 Dec 20, 2012 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0120380013 Feb 6, 2012 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0103450184 Dec 11, 2010 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0110050343 Dec 5, 2010 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0080700234 Mar 10, 2008 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0062900106 Sep 21, 2006 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0050020024 Jan 1, 2005 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN00501208B0 Jan 18, 2000 MN 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC270705
N
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC270705 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 193066 91X $750,000 Apr 21, 2023 On file ACTIVE
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1002828 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2015 May 14, 2015 REPLACED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2015 Apr 21, 2023 REPLACED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 193066 BIPD/Primary — Oct 16, 2003 Oct 16, 2003 REPLACED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 193066 BIPD/Primary — Oct 16, 2003 May 14, 2015 CANCELLED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 193066 CARGO — Oct 16, 2003 May 14, 2015 CANCELLED
INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER H81 0101193 BIPD/Primary — Oct 16, 2002 Oct 16, 2003 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB2276-0 CARGO — Oct 16, 2001 Oct 16, 2002 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB2276-0 BIPD/Primary — Oct 16, 2001 Oct 16, 2002 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CBA 0267786 BIPD/Primary — Sep 30, 1998 Oct 16, 2001 REPLACED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CWR5814251 CARGO — Jul 16, 1997 Oct 16, 2001 REPLACED
MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 22 CO34937 BIPD/Primary — Dec 15, 1993 Sep 30, 1998 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 21, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 14, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. May 14, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 2, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Oct 16, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER
  6. Oct 16, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Oct 16, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  8. Oct 16, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Oct 16, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Sep 30, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Mar 3, 1994
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CLOQUET MN MN 2 1
CARLTON MN MN 1 0
ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE MN 1 0
FOREST LAKE MN MN 1 1
LITTLE CANADA MN MN 1 0
MAPLE GROVE MN 1 0
OLIVIA MN 1 1
SAGINAW MN MN 1 0
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 1 0
ELLSWORTH WI WI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 2
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a)(4) 393.95(a)(4) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.22(g) Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver Hours of Service 1 0
395.22(h)(4) Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids Hours of Service 1 0
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