CHIEF CARRIERS INC
USDOT 54985 • 2405 SOUTH NORTH RD, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68803
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI2-641-435138-20 | ON FILE | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF290121 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2000 | Jun 27, 2011 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 5721603 | REPLACED | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP11391A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2014 | May 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP11391A | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2014 | May 9, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF653984 | REPLACED | May 26, 2011 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF653984 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2011 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF290121 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jun 27, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF290121 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2000 | May 26, 2011 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RT 200913 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1994 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RT200913 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 1993 | Jul 1, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI2-641-435138-20 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5721603 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP11391A | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP11391A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF653984 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF653984 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF290121 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2011 | Jun 27, 2011 |
| NAMECHG | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF290121 | CARGO | Jun 27, 2011 | Jun 27, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF290121 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2011 | May 26, 2011 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RT 200913 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RT200913 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
Authority Action History (23 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Oct 5, 1978 |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Oct 5, 1978 |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | Oct 5, 1978 |
| MC129808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2022 |
| MC129808 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2022 |
| MC129808 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2011 |
| MC129808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2011 |
| MC129808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REJECTED | Dec 14, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 10, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 19, 1979 | TRANSFERRED | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 5, 1978 | TRANSFERRED | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 11, 1977 | TRANSFERRED | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | WITHDRAWN | Jun 22, 1977 | — | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | WITHDRAWN | Apr 25, 1977 | — | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 1977 | TRANSFERRED | Unknown |
| MC129808 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 13, 1977 | TRANSFERRED | Unknown |
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
38 states • 254 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from latest 100 of 254 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (254 inspections)
Showing 50 of 254
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 61 | ...808099 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 24, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOBART | I65 NB | ...VV7367 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 1, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 465 | ...VV7368 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 14, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT WENTWORTH | I 95 N NEAR EXIT 106 | ...VE3034 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 30, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HELLAM TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 E | ...808108 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 10, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I-75 NORTHBOUND | ...862645 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 19, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 26 | ...808109 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 70 | ...808105 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 28, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US HWY 26 | ...808099 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WILLIAMS TWP | MP 104 | ...717609 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 20, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FILLMORE | SR 240 | ...625913 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 30 | ...625915 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 19, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I- 465 | ...MW3184 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| May 1, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OVERLAND PARK | ANTIOCH | ...HF8053 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PADUCAH | I 0024 | ...808103 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 25, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...808111 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 7, 2021 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US HWY 30 | ...GV2049 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 15, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-80 27MM WB | ...625918 | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 22, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events