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Carrier profile · USDOT 76114 · MC-170654 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Chief Freight Lines Inc
26 power unitsavg 12.5 yrRegional · 6 statesPORTAGE, IN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-170654 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
26Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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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)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo18.2%
▼ 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
12.5 yr
Model years 1999–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 76114) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load 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 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. effective Oct 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 26 power units and 26 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 6, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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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 Jul 18, 2026, 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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