Chief Carriers INC Safety Record
DOT# 54985 · Grand Island, NE 68803 · 3083897250
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Chief Carriers INC (DOT# 54985) in Grand Island, Nebraska has 252 inspections on record with 127 violations and a 13.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 127 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/13/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 7 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-JUL-24 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25-AUG-25 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-JUN-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-APR-24 | NE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-APR-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-JUN-24 | FL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 01-JUN-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Zurich American Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.