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Carrier profile · USDOT 54985 · MC129808 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Chief Carriers Inc

Grand Island, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (308) 389-7250
70
Power units
70
Drivers
172
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
6.8M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 24.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
24.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 18 of 74 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.6%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 172 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal0 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 0.37 per 1M mi
Total inspections
172
Driver inspections
172
Vehicle inspections
74
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2012)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC129808
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
70
Power units
70
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
107
Trailers owned
70
Drivers
70
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
6,785,389 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
54985
MC / docket
MC-129808
Legal name
Chief Carriers Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 21, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
70 (70)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Chief Carriers Inc's USDOT number?

Chief Carriers Inc's USDOT number is 54985 and its docket number is MC129808.

Is Chief Carriers Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Chief Carriers Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 172 roadside inspections, a 24.3% vehicle and 0.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Chief Carriers Inc's fleet?

70 power units and 70 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 21, 2026.

What insurance does Chief Carriers Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company.

Where is Chief Carriers Inc located?

Chief Carriers Inc is located at 2405 S North Rd, Grand Island, NE, 68803. Phone: (308) 389-7250.

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