Chief Freight Lines Inc
USDOT 76114MC-170654USDOT activeAuthority active· Portage, IN
Chief Freight Lines Inc (USDOT 76114) runs 26 power units and 26 drivers based in Portage, IN, with active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-170654. The earliest grant on file is from February 1984, 42 years, 9 months ago. $750,000 of liability coverage is on file with Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-170654 | Broker | Active | bond | $750,000 liability, bond |
| MC-170654 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $750,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Feb 1, 1984 (42 years, 9 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2021 | — |
| Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84 | Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) | — | Jul 1, 2025 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · broker |
| Jul 31, 2025 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · broker |
| Sep 26, 2011 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 26, 2011 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 6, 2011 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 6, 2011 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 27, 2010 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 27, 2010 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 7, 2010 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 7, 2010 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 24, 2009 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 24, 2009 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 4, 2009 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 4, 2009 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 26, 2008 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 26, 2008 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 4, 2008 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 4, 2008 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 27, 2007 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 4, 2007 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 11, 2007 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 5, 2007 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 22, 2007 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · broker |
| Apr 30, 2007 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · broker |
| Oct 2, 2006 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 2, 2006 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 25, 2006 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 25, 2006 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 8, 2006 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 8, 2006 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 21, 2006 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 21, 2006 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 31, 2006 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 5, 2006 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 28, 2005 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 5, 2005 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 1, 2005 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 1, 2005 | MC-170654 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 13, 2005 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jun 13, 2005 | MC-170654 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-170654 | Broker | Jun 18, 2004 | Jul 21, 2004 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 76114 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-170654 |
| Legal name | Chief Freight Lines Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Portage, Indiana 46368 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Dec 6, 2005 |
Fleet
| Power units | 26 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 26 |
| Drivers | 26 · 25 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 1,002,000 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Intermodal containers, Construction, misc. on pallets
Other records
- 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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