Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
60 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 759924 · MC-342674
CHIEF EXPRESS LLC
DBA CHIEF EXPRESS
60 power unitsavg 5.6 yrNational · 25 statesSEAGROVE, NC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-342674 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
60Power units
66 observed · MCS-150
137Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 28 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1998.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 311 inspections.
Operating authority2828 yr active
since 1998Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo6.76.7 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
6 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is CHIEF EXPRESS LLC safe to work with?
Is CHIEF EXPRESS LLC safe to load? CHIEF EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 759924, MC-342674) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SEAGROVE, NC, operating 60 power units and 60 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 311 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 6.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
CECHIEF EXPRESS LLC 88
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Safety
311 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 6.7% (24-mo)120 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.5% (24-mo)195 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
2.2% now● Stable
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈1.6 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Among the more heavily-inspected carriers for its size — abundant roadside signal. Coverage isn't the question here; the out-of-service and crash record is.
- Registered power units
- 60
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 195
- Annualized
- ≈98 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈1.6 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving33
- 395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance22
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance11 · 8 OOS
- 395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance8
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance6
- 395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance4
- 395.22 ELD — provider/registration/malfunctionHOS Compliance4
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance3 · 2 OOS
- 392.22 Driving of commercial motor vehiclesUnsafe Driving3
- 392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving2
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- None
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoFiled with FMCSA
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 12 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+7 earlier
Westport · 00–02
Lincoln General · 03–08
Northland · 08–10
National · 10–14
North River · 15–19
Arch · 21–25
19982025
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
13 insurer eras · collapsed from 29 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | Sep 2021 → Sep 2025 | $750k | 4 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 2020 → Sep 2020 | $750k | 3 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | Jun 2019 → Jun 2020 | $750k | 1 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | Jun 2015 → Jun 2019 | $750k | 3 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | Jun 2014 → Jun 2015 | $750k | 1 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Jun 2010 → Jun 2014 | $750k | 2 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 2008 → Jun 2010 | $750k | 2 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 2003 → Jun 2008 | $750k | 6 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | Jun 2002 → Jun 2003 | $750k | 1 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | Jun 2000 → Jun 2002 | $750k | 2 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 1999 → Jul 2000 | $750k | 2 |
| FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Dec 1998 → Jun 1999 | $750k | 1 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | Jul 1998 → Dec 1998 | $750k | 1 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 60
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 66
- Trailers (towed)
- 137
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2003
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 25 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusNational
revealedStates observed2424
US statesInspections · 24 mo193193
NC busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
SEAGROVE, NC
Top corridor
NC
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 4 trucks also ran under 4 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 1489284USDOT 2426429USDOT 76483USDOT 57029Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (18 trucks · 10 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 2532263USDOT 3639964USDOT 3053989USDOT 3957388USDOT 1489284USDOT 252242USDOT 57029USDOT 2452229
Shares a registration email domain with other carriers
@chiefexpress.com — 2 carriers: USDOT 1785053
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)6060
Observed (24 mo)6666
Shared w/ other carriers1818
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 236 N BROAD STREET, SEAGROVE, NC, 27341
- Mailing address
- P O BOX 10, SEAGROVE, NC, 27341
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (336) 873-1100
- Web domain
- chiefexpress.com
Registration
- Officers
- Kennan L Hill · April Cheek
- USDOT / docket
- 759924 · MC-342674
- First registered
- 07/16/1998
- Last MCS-150
- 02/12/2026 · 5,060,187 mi (2025)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Not rated
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Reviews
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Frequently asked
What is CHIEF EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
CHIEF EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 759924, and its motor carrier number is MC-342674.
Is CHIEF EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, CHIEF EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHIEF EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
CHIEF EXPRESS LLC has a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 311 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CHIEF EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
CHIEF EXPRESS LLC operates 60 power units and 60 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHIEF EXPRESS LLC based?
CHIEF EXPRESS LLC is based in SEAGROVE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 25 states.