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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 76114 · MC170654 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Chief Freight Lines Inc

Portage, IN · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (219) 787-8868
26
Power units
26
Drivers
22
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1.0M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Contact details shared with 8 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
18.2%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 11 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 22 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.50 per 1M mi
Total inspections
22
Driver inspections
22
Vehicle inspections
11
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2005)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC170654
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. · $750,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
26
Power units
26
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
26
Drivers
25
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersConstructionMisc. on Pallets
Annual mileage
1,002,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
76114
MC / docket
MC-170654
Legal name
Chief Freight Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 7, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
26 (25)
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.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 8 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 7 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (219) 787-8868
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Chief Freight Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Chief Freight Lines Inc's USDOT number is 76114 and its docket number is MC170654.

Is Chief Freight Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Chief Freight Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 22 roadside inspections, a 18.2% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Chief Freight Lines Inc's fleet?

26 power units and 26 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 7, 2026.

What insurance does Chief Freight Lines Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Carolina Casualty Insurance Co..

Where is Chief Freight Lines Inc located?

Chief Freight Lines Inc is located at 1201 Marine View St, Portage, IN, 46368. Phone: (219) 787-8868.

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