CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC is a motor carrier based in PORTAGE, IN registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 76114 and MC number 170654. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC reports a fleet of 26 power units and 26 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Building Materials, and Construction. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 23 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 1 reported crash. Recent inspections have been recorded in IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, and WI. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of December 2005. Operating authority is active for: common carrier, contract carrier, and broker.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 170654 | Active | Active | Active | 2025-08-05 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2021-10-01 00:00:00 |
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