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CHOPPERS EXPRESS LLC
Butte, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1835958 · MC 733621
Conditional
Active 15 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-733621 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
3.0% OOS · 48 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 3.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 48 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC733621
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA1504487
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1835958
MC Number
MC-733621
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 8, 2008
Authority Granted
January 27, 2011
Annual Mileage
720,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
731 Thayer St, Butte, NE 68722
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott Brewster
Officer 2
Christopher D. Brewster
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
48
Driver Inspections
47
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
3.0% of 33 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
7th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
7 of 34 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 34 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 34 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 34 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | SD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE28
IA10
SD5
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Livestock
8
Semi-trailer
7
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR3SPWC8718 | 10 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXSJ173722 | 7 | — |
| M.h. Eby | Semi-trailer | 4A2LD5321F3003671 | 5 | — |
| Ebon | Semi-trailer | 4A2LD5323F3003669 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4JD475857 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X9LD640486 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZDR8RDVF4125 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBZDR2RDVF5532 | 4 | — |
| 2014 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5321E3003539 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X2KJ246231 | 3 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eby M.h. | Semi-trailer | 4A2LD5322F3003663 | 3 | — |
| Mheb | Semi-trailer | 4A2LD5324F3003664 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5325G3004034 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5JD488519 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0LSLL3982 | 2 | — |
| Mheb | Semi-trailer | 42ALD5321F3003671 | 2 | — |
| 2016 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5321G3004032 | 2 | — |
| 2016 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5323G3004033 | 2 | — |
| 2016 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5327G3004035 | 2 | — |
| 2016 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD532XG3004031 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBZDR9RDVF5530 | 1 | 1 |
| General Mo | Semi-trailer | 3GKALTEV6LLK34123 | 1 | — |
| 2021 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5322M3005945 | 1 | — |
| 2014 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5324E3003499 | 1 | — |
| Mheb | Semi-trailer | 4A2LD5329F3003787 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (48)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | T661001300 | ATKINSON NE | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
3BHNBZDR2RDVF5532 |
NE 433675 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | T040000202 | INMAN NE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GENERAL MO |
1XKYDP9XXSJ173722 3GKALTEV6LLK34123 |
NE 427512 NE 427512 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | HP16300142 | SIOUX FALLS SD | III | — | — | CHOPPER EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EBY, M.H., |
5KJJBWDR3SPWC8718 4A2LD5322F3003663 |
NE 427513 MN 2048STM |
| June 28, 2026 | T088000097 | PAGE NE | III | — | — | CHOPPERS EXPRESS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR M.H. EBY, |
3BHNBZDR2RDVF5532 4A2LD5321F3003671 |
NE 433675 MN 2056STM |
| May 31, 2026 | 1620001438 | SALEM SD | III | 1 | — | LDC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR M.H. EBY, INC |
3BHNBZDR2RDVF5532 4A2LD5327G3004035 |
NE 433675 MN 1032STP |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 25, 2026 | T484000068 | LAUREL NE | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Motor Coach |
WESTERN STAR M.H. EBY, INC |
5KJJBWDR3SPWC8718 4A2LD5321G3004032 |
NE 427513 MN 1029STP |
| February 17, 2026 | T456000971 | INMAN SCALE, NE | III | 1 | — | CHOPPERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPCDP9X9LD640486 4A2LD5322M3005945 |
NE 222975 MN 0011STX |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 22, 2025 | T123000080 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 224 FEET EA, NE | III | — | — | — | Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
MHEB WESTERN STAR |
4A2LD5329F3003787 5KJJBWDR3SPWC8718 |
MN 4849STX NE 427513 |
| December 8, 2025 | 5530003148 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
3BHNBZDR2RDVF5532 |
NE TEMPORARY |
| December 5, 2025 | 000P1102J9 | HWY 60 NB 34MM, IA | III | 3 | 1 | CHRISTENSEN FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MHEB |
3BHNBZDR9RDVF5530 4A2LD5324F3003664 |
NE TEMP MN 5744STY |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTENSEN FARMS | 12 | December 5, 2025 |
| CHOPPER EXPRESS LLC | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| LDC | 1 | May 31, 2026 |
| HERTRRER FARMS | 1 | October 31, 2025 |
| WESLEY FARM | 1 | October 3, 2025 |
| AG | 1 | March 15, 2025 |
| CHEISTENSEN FARMS | 1 | February 28, 2025 |
| CHRISTIANSON FARMS | 1 | April 14, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 29, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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