HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/76114-chief-freight-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC170654
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 7 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (219) 787-8868, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC170654.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC170654 | Primary | Carolina Casualty Insurance Company Policy KCA 2662880 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2021 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC170654 | — | Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) Policy 101564014 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jul 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 11 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 22 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 29 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 2 | 80.0% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 20.0% | 19.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203ACBP | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Elyria, OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 76114 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC170654 |
| Legal name | CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 26 |
| Drivers | 26 |
| Annual mileage | 1,002,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 6, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersConstructionOtherMisc. On Pallets
Questions about CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC
Is CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC170654: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking CHIEF FREIGHT LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 76114. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 787-8868, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC170654, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (219) 787-8868
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
7 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REDIEHS FREIGHTLINES INC Carrier & broker |
Portage, IN | 1290599 | MC501922 | 54 | Active Current · Motus |
| COMBINED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC Carrier & broker |
Portage, IN | 1278724 | MC175681 | 39 | Active Current · Motus |
| STEEL LOGISTICS INC Carrier & broker |
Portage, IN | 1589886 | MC588472 | 6 | Active Current · Motus |
| ROGERS TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC Carrier & broker |
Portage, IN | 1278718 | MC296821 | 1 | Active Current · Motus |
| TRACKIM INC Broker |
Western Springs, IL | 2239585 | MC608711 | — | Active Current · Motus |
| REDIEHS LOGISTICS INC Carrier |
Portage, IN | 3169419 | MC117093 | 0 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| ALL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS INC Broker |
Portage, IN | 3508738 | MC1160675 | — | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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