Chief Carriers Inc
USDOT 54985MC-129808USDOT activeAuthority active· Grand Island, NE
Chief Carriers Inc (USDOT 54985) runs 70 power units and 70 drivers based in Grand Island, NE, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-129808. The earliest grant on file is from January 1977, 49 years, 9 months ago. $750,000 of liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-129808 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $750,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Jan 13, 1977 (49 years, 9 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Zurich American Insurance Company | $750,000 | May 1, 2024 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | MC-129808 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| May 5, 2022 | MC-129808 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 12, 2022 | MC-129808 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Apr 12, 2022 | MC-129808 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 27, 2011 | MC-129808 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| May 27, 2011 | MC-129808 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 23, 2011 | MC-129808 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| May 23, 2011 | MC-129808 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 15, 1990 | MC-129808 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 31, 1990 | MC-129808 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 23, 1986 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 28, 1983 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 28, 1983 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 15, 1983 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 14, 1982 | MC-129808 | Rejected · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 20, 1981 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Sep 10, 1981 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 19, 1979 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 5, 1978 | MC-129808 | Transferred · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 5, 1978 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 11, 1977 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 22, 1977 | MC-129808 | Withdrawn · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 25, 1977 | MC-129808 | Withdrawn · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 15, 1977 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 13, 1977 | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| — | MC-129808 | Transferred · motor carrier of property |
| — | MC-129808 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Registration
| USDOT number | 54985 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-129808 |
| Legal name | Chief Carriers Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Grand Island, Nebraska 68803 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Dec 6, 2012 |
Fleet
| Power units | 70 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 70 |
| Drivers | 70 · 70 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 6,785,389 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Motor vehicles, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Grain, feed, hay, Paper products, Construction
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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