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Carrier profile · USDOT 1169570 · MC673154 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Chad Ness

DBA Ness Trucking · Clontarf, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2003
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesGranite
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (320) 760-5043
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
83K
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC673154
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 12, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Auto Owners Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesGranite
Annual mileage
82,983 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1169570
MC / docket
MC-673154
Legal name
Chad Ness
DBA
Ness Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 18, 2003
Last MCS-150
Aug 10, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Chad Ness's USDOT number?

Chad Ness's USDOT number is 1169570 and its docket number is MC673154.

Is Chad Ness authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Chad Ness's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Chad Ness's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 10, 2025.

What insurance does Chad Ness carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto Owners Insurance Company.

Where is Chad Ness located?

Chad Ness is located at 201 Grace Ave, Clontarf, MN, 56226. Phone: (320) 760-5043.

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