DBA: CHIEF EXPRESS

CHIEF EXPRESS LLC

DOT 759924 MC 342674 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
321 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 3.74% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 10.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
60 units

Drivers: 60

Trailers: 328 (328 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

236 N BROAD STREET, SEAGROVE, NC, 27341

Phone Number

(336) 873-1100

Mailing Address

P O BOX 10, SEAGROVE, NC, 27341

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
27 yrs, 12 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-11-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-06-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-06-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-06-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1998-08-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-09-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT5208406 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-09-01 CARGO ZACAT5208405 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-09-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT5208404 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-09-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT5208403 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-09-01 CARGO ZACAT5208402 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-09-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT5208401 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-09 CARGO 790-03-07-78 $750,000 ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2020-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-09 BIPD/Primary ZACAT5208400 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-09 BIPD/Primary TP9883287 01 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2020-06-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-06-09 BIPD/Primary 506-8939068 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2019-06-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-06-09 BIPD/Primary 506-885377-5 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2018-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-06-09 BIPD/Primary 506-881547-1 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2016-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-06-09 BIPD/Primary 4277349 BM $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2015-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-06-09 BIPD/Primary LTO0000289 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-02-17 BIPD/Primary TF274976 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-06-09 BIPD/Primary TF274976 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-02-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-06-09 BIPD/Primary PAP 240191 0607 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-06-09 BIPD/Primary LTO100189-03 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2007-06-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-06-09 CARGO CCP359310 $750,000 CENTURY SURETY COMPANY 2007-11-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-06-09 BIPD/Primary LTO100189-02 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2006-06-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-06-09 CARGO IUC 000071 $750,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2005-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

3.74%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

321 inspections · 12 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

10.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

20 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 321 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 92

FMCSA Inspection Records (321 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

0006898616

Level 1 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 24, 2026

0006898690

Level 3 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 20, 2026

V262446573

Level 2 TX MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 20, 2026

0006896943

Level 1 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 15, 2026

I031E70103

Level 3 TN MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 15, 2026

I039801663

Level 1 TN MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 15, 2026

0006895564

Level 1 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 13, 2026

0006894564

Level 2 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 10, 2026

I3A0592469

Level 1 TN MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 9, 2026

3266001346

Level 3 OH MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 7, 2026

0006892633

Level 2 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 6, 2026

0006892304

Level 3 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 5, 2026

0006891969

Level 3 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jun 30, 2026

3266001310

Level 2 OH MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jun 29, 2026

0006889809

Level 1 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...
Total Inspections

321

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

321

View all 321 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (92 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 9, 2026

VA • VA0261610301

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 17, 2026

NC • NC0108434065

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 6, 2025

NC • NC0108315657

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 23, 2025

GA • GA0010031626

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

Apr 21, 2025

TX • TX74ZCHQE1JR

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Aug 23, 2024

NC • NC0107831175

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 3, 2023

OH • OH0233173326

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 18, 2023

NC • NC0107219758

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 17, 2022

NC • NC0107048283

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jun 29, 2022

NC • NC0107003600

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 1, 2022

NC • NC0106997614

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Mar 14, 2022

VA • VA0220735370

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 23, 2022

PA • PA202063300X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 18, 2021

NC • NC0106777381

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 29, 2021

NC • NC0106754982

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

54

Total Crashes

92

View all 92 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

55

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 21
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 16
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 18
OOS: 8

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

321
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

60
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

60

60 owned

Trailers

328

328 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

60

CDL Drivers: 58
Interstate: 60
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

20

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 10.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 60
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

60

Power Units

60

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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