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CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC
Company Information
Legal NameCHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC
DOT Number76114
MC Number170654
Entity TypeBroker / Carrier
Operating StatusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
LocationPortage, Indiana
Added06/01/1974
Last Updated04/07/2026
Operating Authorities
AuthorityAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
DocketMC170654
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerActive
Operating42 years
Cargo Transported
General FreightMetal/Sheets/CoilsLogs/Poles/LumberBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Mileage
Annual Mileage1,166,000 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
25
Interstate Total
0
Intrastate Total
25
CDL Drivers
25
Grand Total
Interstate >100mi14
Interstate <100mi11
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Equipment
| Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor | 3 | 22 | - |
| Trailer | 3 | 22 | - |
Fleet Size CodeJ
HazMatNo
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TypeBroker / Carrier
Fleet25 units
Mileage1,166,000 mi
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Inspections33
Drivers25
Operating42 years
MCS-15004/2026
Fleet CodeJ
Licensing & Insurance
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| Form | Type | Insurance Carrier | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | SURETY | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | 82-20-51 | $0 | 12/19/1994 | 12/12/1995 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | S-400 5758 | $0 | 12/12/1995 | 07/17/1997 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1414RRX244001-023 | $0 | 10/01/2024 | 10/01/2025 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1414RRX234001-016 | $0 | 10/01/2023 | 10/01/2024 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1414RRX224001-014 | $0 | 10/01/2022 | 10/01/2023 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1414RRX214001-019 | $0 | 10/01/2021 | 10/01/2022 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791RRX208166-049 | $0 | 10/01/2020 | 10/01/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5010441 | $750 | 10/01/2019 | 10/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 85 | TRUST FUND | 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | NONE | $0 | 10/01/2013 | 07/01/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X26143 | $750 | 10/01/2011 | 10/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0034107 | $750 | 10/01/2010 | 10/01/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0031728 | $750 | 10/01/2009 | 10/01/2010 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | OCG-C2238-133066 | $0 | 10/01/2008 | 10/01/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0026806 | $750 | 10/01/2008 | 10/01/2009 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTG0001003 | $750 | 10/01/2007 | 10/01/2008 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX078202B-029 | $0 | 10/01/2007 | 10/01/2008 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751197-1506-061 | $750 | 10/01/2006 | 10/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 068202B-033 | $0 | 08/01/2007 | 10/01/2007 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 068202B-033 | $0 | 08/01/2006 | 08/01/2007 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | GEP5314 | $0 | 08/01/2005 | 08/01/2006 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | GEP5195 | $0 | 08/01/2004 | 08/01/2005 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) | 101564014 | $0 | 07/31/2025 | 08/08/2025 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) | 101564014 | $0 | 07/31/2025 | 07/01/2025 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 68916126 | $0 | 07/15/2000 | 07/15/2004 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | S40-5758 | $0 | 07/15/1997 | 07/15/2000 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | 100545 | $0 | 07/10/2004 | 05/21/2007 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | 100545 | $0 | 07/10/2004 | 05/26/2007 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL482842 | $1,000 | 07/08/2005 | 07/01/2006 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL482842 | $1,000 | 07/08/2005 | 09/16/2006 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) | 101564014 | $0 | 07/01/2025 | 07/31/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL482842 | $1,000 | 07/01/2006 | 10/21/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL482842 | $1,000 | 07/01/2006 | 10/01/2006 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 336395 | $1,000 | 06/20/2002 | 04/01/2003 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 336395 | $1,000 | 06/20/2002 | 04/15/2003 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 336395 | $0 | 06/20/2002 | 04/15/2003 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 5401564 | $0 | 06/20/1987 | 12/19/1994 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL482842 | $1,000 | 06/01/2005 | 07/08/2005 | Cancelled |
| 85 | TRUST FUND | 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | NONE | $0 | 05/21/2007 | 10/01/2013 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | GEP5064 | $0 | 04/01/2004 | 08/01/2004 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL482842 | $1,000 | 04/01/2003 | 06/01/2005 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | GEP5064 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | 04/01/2004 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 336395 | $0 | 04/01/2002 | 06/20/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 336395 | $1,000 | 04/01/2002 | 06/20/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN EAGLE INSURANCE CO | INEF 30000201 | $1,000 | 04/01/1995 | 02/01/1997 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BA 700495 | $1,000 | 04/01/1994 | 04/01/1995 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | 246MXI 80279038 | $0 | 03/01/1992 | 01/22/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0101429 | $1,000 | 02/01/2000 | 04/01/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9 QK 09 | $1,000 | 02/01/1997 | 02/01/2000 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9 QK 09 | $1,000 | 02/01/1997 | 02/09/2000 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97900203 | $0 | 01/22/2002 | 05/03/2002 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97900203 | $0 | 01/22/2002 | 04/01/2002 | Replaced |
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC170654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/25/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/02/2006 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/25/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/02/2006 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/07/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/27/2010 |
| MC170654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/07/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/27/2010 |
| MC170654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/06/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/26/2011 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/06/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/26/2011 |
| MC170654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/04/2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/24/2009 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/04/2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/24/2009 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/04/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/26/2008 |
| MC170654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/04/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/26/2008 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/04/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/26/2008 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/04/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/27/2007 |
| MC170654 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | 08/31/2004 | - | - |
| MC170654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/21/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/08/2006 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/21/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/08/2006 |
| MC170654 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/31/2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/05/2025 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/06/2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/06/2004 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/11/2007 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/31/2006 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/28/2005 |
| MC170654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/13/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/01/2005 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/13/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/01/2005 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/09/2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/28/2003 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/05/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/03/2005 |
| MC170654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/05/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/03/2005 |
| MC170654 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/30/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/22/2007 |
| MC170654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/05/2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/08/2004 |
| MC170654 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 02/22/1988 | - | - |
| MC170654 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 02/01/1984 | REVOKED | 07/21/2004 |
| MC170654 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/14/1986 | - | - |
| MC170654 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/14/1986 | - | - |
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Crash & Inspection Records
2
Individual Crash Records
6
Inspection Records
| Date | Location | State | Details | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2025 | Houston | TX | Rear-end collision | Injury |
| 11/02/2024 | Memphis | TN | Lane departure | Tow-Away |
| 06/18/2024 | Chicago | IL | Intersection | Property Damage |
Contact Details
Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Email[email protected]
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST
Insurance Information
Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total Inspections22
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total Inspections11
Out of Service2
OOS Rate18.2%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 01/25/2019 | Rated: 12/06/2005
BASIC Safety Scores
FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower measure values indicate better safety performance.
Unsafe Driving
15 violations
/ 13 inspections
Measure: 4.31
Threshold: 65%
Hours-of-Service Compliance
4 violations
/ 4 inspections
Measure: 0.23
Threshold: 65%
Driver Fitness
0 violations
Measure: 0.00
Threshold: 80%
Controlled Substances/​Alcohol
0 violations
Measure: 0.00
Threshold: 80%
Vehicle Maintenance
34 violations
/ 14 inspections
Measure: 4.97
Threshold: 80%
BASICS data as of 01/27/2017