Carrier Search
Sign inSign up
Carrier profile · USDOT 73670 · MC74169 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Chieftain Van Lines Inc

Ralston, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedHousehold Goods
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (402) 331-4021
9
Power units
11
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
132K
Annual miles
52 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 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Create an accountSign in

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC74169
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Household GoodsMotor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Nov 1, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Vanliner Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Vanliner Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
9
Power units
9
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
8
Trailers owned
11
Drivers
11
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Household Goods
Annual mileage
132,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
73670
MC / docket
MC-74169
Legal name
Chieftain Van Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 30, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
11 (11)
Hazmat
Yes
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 2 other active USDOTs.
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 Chieftain Van Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Chieftain Van Lines Inc's USDOT number is 73670 and its docket number is MC74169.

Is Chieftain Van Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Chieftain Van Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Chieftain Van Lines Inc's fleet?

9 power units and 11 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 30, 2026.

What insurance does Chieftain Van Lines Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Vanliner Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Chieftain Van Lines Inc located?

Chieftain Van Lines Inc is located at 7201 Main St, Ralston, NE, 68127. Phone: (402) 331-4021.

Similar carriers in Nebraska

All Nebraska carriers →
Aksarben & Carolina Co
Gretna, NE · 9 power units
Carrier
Kents Towing LLC
Ogallala, NE · 9 power units
Carrier
McCoy Transfer Inc
Grand Island, NE · 9 power units
Carrier
On Point Construction Management Inc
Kearney, NE · 9 power units
Carrier
American Refuse LLC
Lincoln, NE · 9 power units
Carrier
Kody Stricker Farms Inc
Alliance, NE · 9 power units
Carrier
Trucking companies in RalstonFreight brokers in Nebraska

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.