CHIEF EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 759924 • DBA: CHIEF EXPRESS • 236 N BROAD STREET, SEAGROVE, NC, 27341
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-342674 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5208405 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ZACAT5208405 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (35 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5208404 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5208403 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ZACAT5208403 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5208402 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ZACAT5208402 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5208401 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ZACAT5208401 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5208401 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ZACAT5208400 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2020 | Jun 9, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5208400 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 790-03-07-78 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883287 01 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8939068 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2018 | Jun 9, 2019 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-885377-5 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2016 | Jun 9, 2018 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-881547-1 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2015 | Jun 9, 2016 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4277349 BM | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2014 | Jun 9, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000289 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2010 | Jul 10, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000289 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2010 | Jun 9, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF274976 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2009 | Jun 9, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF274976 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2008 | Feb 17, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 240191 0607 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2007 | Jun 9, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO100189-03 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2006 | Jun 9, 2007 |
| CENTURY SURETY COMPANY | CARGO | CCP359310 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2005 | Nov 7, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO100189-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2005 | Jun 9, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | IUC 000071 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2004 | Jun 9, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO100189-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2004 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO100189-01 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2004 | Jun 9, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO100189 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2003 | Jun 9, 2004 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 67 05 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2002 | Jun 9, 2003 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT9500381 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2001 | Jun 9, 2002 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT950038 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2000 | Jun 9, 2001 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05501640 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 1999 | Jun 9, 2000 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05501640 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 1999 | Jul 18, 2000 |
| FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DRE230706998 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 1998 | Jun 9, 1999 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | DRE237069984 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 1998 | Dec 30, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208405 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208405 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208404 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208403 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208403 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208402 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208402 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208401 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208401 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208401 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208400 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 790-03-07-78 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883287 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2020 | Jun 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5208400 | CARGO | Jun 9, 2020 | Jun 9, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-8939068 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2019 | Jun 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-885377-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2018 | Jun 9, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-881547-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4277349 BM | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2015 | Jun 9, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000289 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2014 | Jul 10, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000289 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2014 | Jun 9, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF274976 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2010 | Jun 9, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF274976 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2009 | Feb 17, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 240191 0607 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2008 | Jun 9, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CENTURY SURETY COMPANY | CCP359310 | CARGO | Nov 7, 2007 | Nov 7, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100189-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2007 | Jun 9, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100189-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100189-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2005 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100189-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2005 | Jun 9, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | IUC 000071 | CARGO | Jun 9, 2005 | Jun 9, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100189 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2004 | Jun 9, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 67 05 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2003 | Jun 9, 2003 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT9500381 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2002 | Jun 9, 2002 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT950038 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2001 | Jun 9, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05501640 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2000 | Jul 18, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05501640 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2000 | Jun 9, 2000 |
| CANCEL | FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRE230706998 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 1999 | Jun 9, 1999 |
| CANCEL | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | DRE237069984 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 1998 | Dec 30, 1998 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC342674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC342674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2020 |
| MC342674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2019 |
| MC342674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2007 |
| MC342674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2006 |
| MC342674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2005 |
| MC342674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2004 |
| MC342674 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 1998 | — | 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
28 states • 300 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from latest 100 of 300 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (300 inspections)
Showing 50 of 300
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | 85 | ...047485 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 23, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | Not Reported | I 20 EB AT MM 19 | ...036559 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 21, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HUTCHINS | W IH 20 FWY | ...050576 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 23, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 485 | ...036560 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 3, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | VANDALIA | IR 75 | ...024392 | CHIEF EXPRES |
| Jan 18, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WINSTON-SALEM | 40 | ...020374 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 17, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LENOIR | WILKESBORO BLVD | ...020382 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 29, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEMMONS | 40 | ...013478 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 1, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | 421 | ...024405 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 14, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | VIRGIL H. GOODE HWY. (RT. 220) | ...LM6521 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 23, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DICKINSON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...024400 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 18, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGS MOUNTAIN | 85 | ...013475 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 29, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DURHAM | 40 | ...020374 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 28, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Joliet Twp | I-80 | ...020376 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 20, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLYDE | 40 | ...020375 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 1, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | 40 | ...020367 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 4, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELMONT | 85 | ...024394 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| May 26, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEFLIN | AL-9 | ...024398 | CHIEF EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 19, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
63 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 63 events