Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 492773 · MC-270705 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Chief's Towing Inc
27 power unitsavg 7.5 yrRegional · 3 statesBLOOMINGTON, MN74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-270705 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2001–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration3434 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.5 yr
Model years 2001–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHIEF'S TOWING INC (USDOT 492773) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Apr 21, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 15 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 2, 2011 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHIEF'S TOWING INC's USDOT number?
CHIEF'S TOWING INC's USDOT number is 492773, and its motor carrier number is MC-270705.
Is CHIEF'S TOWING INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, CHIEF'S TOWING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHIEF'S TOWING INC's safety record?
CHIEF'S TOWING INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is CHIEF'S TOWING INC's fleet?
CHIEF'S TOWING INC operates 27 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHIEF'S TOWING INC based?
CHIEF'S TOWING INC is based in BLOOMINGTON, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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