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CHIEF CARRIERS INC

DOT 00054985 · MC# 129808 · GRAND ISLAND, NE

📞 +1 (308) 389-7250✉ brett.kleier@chiefind.com↗ FMCSA SAFER

Active carrier authority since 1986 · insured · no revocations — Grade A

Operation & Authority

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Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
A
Active for
40 years, 5 months

Fleet

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Power units
76
Drivers
70
Fleet size
P
Officer
ANDREW WINKLER

FF Trust Score

A

100/100

Excellent — well-established, fully compliant broker

Authority StatusWhether the broker's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally broker loads.

Active carrier authority

30/30
Authority AgeHow long the broker has held authority. Newer brokers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
Insurance

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

No revocation records

25/25

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Granted

    Jan 23, 1986Archive

  • Granted

    Oct 28, 1983Archive

  • Granted

    Mar 15, 1983Archive

  • Rejected

    Dec 14, 1982Archive

  • Granted

    Oct 20, 1981Archive

  • Granted

    Sep 10, 1981Archive

  • Granted

    Jan 19, 1979Archive

  • Granted

    Jul 5, 1978Archive

  • Granted

    Aug 11, 1977Archive

  • Withdrawn

    Jun 22, 1977Archive

  • Withdrawn

    Apr 25, 1977Archive

  • Granted

    Mar 15, 1977Archive

  • Granted

    Jan 13, 1977

Safety

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  • • CSA BASIC scores
  • • Roadside inspections
  • • Crashes
  • • Safety rating

Frequently Asked

Does CHIEF CARRIERS INC have active FMCSA authority?

CHIEF CARRIERS INC (DOT 00054985) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (100/100). They've held active authority 40 years, 5 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, CHIEF CARRIERS INC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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