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Carrier profile · USDOT 54985 · MC-129808 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
CHIEF CARRIERS INC
70 power unitsavg 5 yrNational · 36 statesGRAND ISLAND, NE81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-129808 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
70Power units
76 observed · MCS-150
119Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo24.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5 yr
Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHIEF CARRIERS INC (USDOT 54985) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 24.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 178 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 75 vehicle-level and 178 driver-level — across 36 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 21, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 6, 2012 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHIEF CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
CHIEF CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 54985, and its motor carrier number is MC-129808.
Is CHIEF CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, CHIEF CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHIEF CARRIERS INC's safety record?
CHIEF CARRIERS INC has a 24.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 261 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is CHIEF CARRIERS INC's fleet?
CHIEF CARRIERS INC operates 70 power units and 70 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHIEF CARRIERS INC based?
CHIEF CARRIERS INC is based in GRAND ISLAND, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 36 states.
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