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Carrier profile · USDOT 76114 · MC-170654 · Updated 07/18/2026
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC
26 power unitsavg 12.3 yrRegional · 6 statesPORTAGE, IN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-170654 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
26Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2023 · vPIC
Carrier verification summary for CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 76114) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, computed deterministically from the FMCSA record refreshed 07/18/2026.
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 76114) holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of 07/18/2026.
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 76114) has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot row is available as of 07/18/2026.
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 76114) has a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed 07/18/2026.
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 76114) has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of 07/18/2026.
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 76114) reports 26 power units and 26 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated 04/07/2026.
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 76114) has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned 12/06/2005 in the federal record refreshed 07/18/2026.
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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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 34 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo18.218.2 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.3 yr
Model years 1999–2023 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Frequently asked
What is CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number?
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number is 76114, and its motor carrier number is MC-170654.
Is CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC's safety record?
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC has a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 34 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC's fleet?
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC operates 26 power units and 26 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC based?
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC is based in PORTAGE, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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