HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3395686-chains-bros-logistics-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CHAINS BROS LOGISTICS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs California average 19.8%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (415) 517-9127, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1208238.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 12 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 15 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | 14 | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 9, 2026 | CA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | CA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2025 | CA | 2 | 5 | No |
| May 7, 2025 | CA | 2 | 4 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 52 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 11 | 90.3% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 6.5% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.2% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126BCIM | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Frame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRBFC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BLTSO | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSP | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Santa Rosa, CA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3395686 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1208238 |
| Legal name | CHAINS BROS LOGISTICS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 60,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 13, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about CHAINS BROS LOGISTICS INC
What does CHAINS BROS LOGISTICS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for CHAINS BROS LOGISTICS INC (MC1208238), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about CHAINS BROS LOGISTICS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking CHAINS BROS LOGISTICS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3395686. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (415) 517-9127, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1208238, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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