Chief Carriers Inc
USDOT 54985 · MC-129808 · Grand Island, Nebraska · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Chief Carriers Inc is a corporation based in Grand Island, Nebraska, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #64 by fleet size among 91 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Nebraska. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 170 times – about 2.4 inspections per power unit. 24.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 7.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Chief Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 54985 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-129808 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2405 S North Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803 |
| Phone | (308) 389-7250 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 54985.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Trailers | 107 | 110 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,785,389 miles reported for 2025 – about 96,934 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 38% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 70 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Nebraska carriers with 50+ units (91).
| Measure | Chief Carriers Inc | Same size, US | NE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.7% | 20.5% | 18.8% | 20% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 82% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 50% higher than average |
| Inspections | 170 | 170 with a driver check, 73 with a vehicle check, 68 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 6, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Nebraska carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Grand Island
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Express Inc USDOT 54988 | Grand Island | 158 | 164 | 238 | 24.7% | 11 |
| H & S Enterprises Inc USDOT 569072 | Kearney | 262 | 197 | 110 | 20.5% | 5 |
| Hinz Trucking Inc USDOT 263874 | Elm Creek | 254 | 234 | 596 | 18.4% | 29 |
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| Myers Construction Inc USDOT 778805 | Broken Bow | 73 | 75 | 14 | 0.0% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Chief Carriers Inc?
Chief Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 54985 and operating authority MC-129808.
How many trucks does Chief Carriers Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 217 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 21, 2026).
Where is Chief Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Grand Island, Nebraska 68803.
What is the out-of-service rate of Chief Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.