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CHIEF'S TOWING INC
Bloomington, MN
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 492773 · MC 270705
Satisfactory
Active 32 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-270705 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 10.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC270705
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CID 193066
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
492773
MC Number
MC-270705
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 31, 1992
Authority Granted
March 3, 1994
Annual Mileage
349,516 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
8610 Harriet Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeffery Schoenborn
Officer 2
Kyle Kushinski
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
25.0% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN9
IA3
WI2
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Flatbed
2
Truck
2
Not Applicable
1
Roll-off Trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9HN977379 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KG9EJXRN632515 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC5RHUW6767 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Wisconsin Body & Hoist | Roll-off Trailer · 23 ft | 1W9SR23231C269829 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V5KG9EJXRN662128 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC1NHNM2382 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440WH4E1021033 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440WH8B1018454 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDL5RG213393 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EJ2GN973186 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EJ5HN975399 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KG9EJ1RN632516 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | 0287001712 | ROCHESTER MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9EJXRN662128 |
MN 2980PZA |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | 0467000521 | CLOQUET MN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9EJXRN662128 |
MN 2980PZA |
| April 16, 2026 | 2653006856 | LAKE HALLIE WI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9EJ1RN632516 |
MN 3112PZA |
| 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 | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | 0317000895 | FOREST LAKE MN | I | 9 | 5 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WISCONSIN BODY & HOIST |
4V5KG9EJXRN632515 1W9SR23231C269829 |
MN 2053PZA MN 4659STV |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | 2633000240 | ELLSWORTH WI | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EJ2GN973186 |
MN PRZ9523 |
| November 14, 2025 | 000P169BPS | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LANDOLL CORPORATION |
4V4NC9EH9HN977379 1LH440WH4E1021033 |
MN PAU6320 MN 9372STU |
| October 15, 2025 | 000P151VZK | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 2 | — | CBCS INSURANCE DES MOINES | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC5RHUW6767 |
MN YCF0904 |
| 395.8F12 | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 395.8H05 | Driver failed to appropriately indicate location and remarks for changes in duty status. | |||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | 1658000587 | CLOQUET MN | I | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EJ5HN975399 |
MN 5947PRA |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 22, 2025 | 2690000586 | LITTLE CANADA MN | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNDL5RG213393 |
MN YCG2412 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | License-related: High | ||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | 0128000494 | CARLTON MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WISCONSIN BODY & HOIST |
4V5KG9EJXRN632515 1W9SR23231C269829 |
MN 2053PZA MN 4659STV |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBCS INSURANCE DES MOINES | 1 | October 15, 2025 |
| AVIS | 1 | May 7, 2025 |
| COLORADO SAND | 1 | November 16, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 18, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 3, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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