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CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC

USDOT 73670 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Household Goods Based in RALSTON, NE Grade A · 88
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
Common (Property) reinstated · Dec 14, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated · Apr 20, 1983
Policy effective · Nov 1, 2021
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 14118 days Inactive Apr 20, 1983 → reinstated Dec 14, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 57 days Inactive Feb 22, 1983 → reinstated Apr 20, 1983
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: Household Goods
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC (USDOT 73670)
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: $1,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 14118 days — Inactive Apr 20, 1983 → reinstated Dec 14, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 57 days — Inactive Feb 22, 1983 → reinstated Apr 20, 1983
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/73670/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113978 same-size ACTIVE peers.

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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units −2 (11 → 9) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers −1 (12 → 11) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies · 2 cargo filings

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 73670
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC074169
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Household Goods
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 11
Annual mileage 168,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (402) 331-4021
Email: [email protected]
Physical
7201 MAIN ST
RALSTON, NE 68127
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 73670
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 168,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 1 1
Trailers 8 1 0
Trucks 4 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 8 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 100% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

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
9
Drivers
11
Inspections
8
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC is a corporation based in RALSTON, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 73670. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 11 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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

CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 45 years on FMCSA's records, based in Ralston, NE. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common and contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (1) and NE (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Western Star, Kent, and Kentucky are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 113,978 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 113,978 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
7.7%
Median across 113,978 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (3)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 20, 1983 to Dec 14, 2021 (14118 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 22, 1983 to Apr 20, 1983 (57 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 7, 1981 to Feb 22, 1983 (564 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 12 11
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 11 9
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-03 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% Mar 2, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 3
Kent 2
Kentucky 2
International 1
Volvo 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 5.00 5 — Jul 20, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87188264 Mar 2, 2026 MO 1 MAYVIEW MO
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 200269 · 5KJJBHDRXHLJA5241
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
81874214 Jun 14, 2024 MD 2 ALLEGANY COUNTY
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 183716 · 4V4NC9TJ7FN190479
1 392.2 No
81474081 Apr 29, 2024 NE 1 —
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 205777 · 5KJJBHDR5JLJP3778
2 393.47(e), 393.203 No
81491334 Apr 25, 2024 CO 2 PUEBLO CO
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 200269 · 5KJJBHDRXHLJA5241
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
80426770 Dec 19, 2023 NE 1 WAVERLY EAST BOUND
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
NE 206666 · 1HTMMMML3KH573323
1 393.95(f) No
78957310 Jun 21, 2023 KS 3 LEROY
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 205777 · 5KJJBHDR5JLJP3778
0 — No
78427703 Apr 18, 2023 NE 3 OMAHA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NE 186711 · 1FVABTAK84DM28028
1 392.2 No
78402995 Apr 18, 2023 IA 2 ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 205777 · 5KJJBHDR5JLJP3778
2 393.75(a)(3), 393.11 Yes
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NE0224018012 Apr 21, 2024 NE 1 1 Yes No Fatal
ILU140198236 Apr 18, 2018 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0005721219 Jun 14, 2012 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE960044166A Jul 9, 1996 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE950057663A Oct 9, 1995 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX004212137B Jul 13, 1994 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0000024959 Mar 2, 1994 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX0013361357 Dec 9, 1993 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
CO0004319B Nov 6, 1990 CO 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC074169
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV 3007900-00 34 — Nov 1, 2022 On file ACTIVE
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV 3007900-00 Cargo — Nov 1, 2022 On file ACTIVE
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY MRV 3007900-00 91X $1,000,000 Nov 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY MRV 3007900-00 BIPD/Primary $1,000,000 Nov 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. MC-000000455 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2020 Nov 30, 2021 CANCELLED
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY MC-000000455 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2019 Nov 1, 2020 REPLACED
TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC TPP1222541 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2016 Dec 4, 2019 CANCELLED
TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC TPP1222541 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2016 Nov 1, 2016 REPLACED
TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC TPP1222541 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2016 Nov 1, 2019 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. RHK D078987 CARGO — Nov 1, 2016 Nov 1, 2022 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV 3007901-00 CARGO — Nov 1, 2013 Dec 1, 2016 CANCELLED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRV 3007903-00 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2013 Nov 1, 2016 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV 3007901-00 CARGO — Nov 1, 2013 Nov 1, 2016 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP101251 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2007 Nov 1, 2013 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP101251 CARGO — Nov 1, 2007 Nov 1, 2013 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV3007900 CARGO — Nov 1, 2004 Nov 1, 2007 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRV3007902 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2004 Nov 1, 2007 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRV3007900 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2000 Nov 1, 2004 CANCELLED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV3007900 CARGO — Nov 1, 2000 Nov 1, 2004 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2E11004 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 1999 Nov 1, 2000 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 026JB7268 BIPD — Jul 20, 1981 Nov 1, 1999 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 026JB7268 BIPD — Jul 20, 1981 Nov 21, 1999 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 326JA8692 CARGO — Jun 4, 1977 Nov 1, 2000 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  2. Dec 14, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Dec 6, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Dec 6, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Dec 6, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Dec 6, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Nov 30, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Nov 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Dec 4, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
  11. Nov 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
  12. Dec 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Nov 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
  14. Nov 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Nov 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Nov 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  17. Nov 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Nov 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Nov 2, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Nov 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Nov 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Nov 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  23. Nov 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  24. Nov 21, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  25. Nov 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  26. Apr 20, 1983
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  27. Apr 20, 1983
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 14118 days (through Dec 14, 2021)
  28. Feb 22, 1983
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  29. Feb 22, 1983
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 57 days (through Apr 20, 1983)
  30. Aug 7, 1981
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  31. Aug 7, 1981
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 564 days (through Feb 22, 1983)
  32. Apr 20, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
PUEBLO CO CO 1 1
LEROY KS 1 0
ALLEGANY COUNTY MD 1 0
MAYVIEW MO MO 1 1
OMAHA NE 1 0
WAVERLY EAST BOUND NE 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC

Is CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 73670 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC's safety rating? ▾
CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC based? ▾
CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7201 MAIN ST, RALSTON, Nebraska 68127. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC074169). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC operate? ▾
CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC self-reports 9 power units and 11 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC had any crashes? ▾
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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