Chief Freight Lines INC Safety Record
DOT# 76114 · Portage, IN 46368 · 2197878868
Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 01/27/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Chief Freight Lines INC (DOT# 76114) in Portage, Indiana has 29 inspections on record with 51 violations and a 10.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. 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 · 51 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 · 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | WI | 1 | 0 |
| 11/11/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/30/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2025 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 06/06/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 04/22/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2024 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 11/21/2024 | MI | 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 | Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. | $750 |
| SURETY | Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) | N/A |
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.