Chief Carriers Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Grand Island, NE.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 16 | 60 | 0 |
| Trailers | 210 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 76 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 76 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 94% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 75% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58% | 90% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 18 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 23 | 22 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | OK | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | 2.91 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 10 | 0.13 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 3.31 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 36 states. Top state NE accounts for 24% of activity. Activity outside home state (NE): 76%.
+31 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 8 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| OH |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | MT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | 3922C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3922SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3939ALHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3939ALRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3939ALSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3939ALTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3953A3PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 3922SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 393110B | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |