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CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC
Ralston, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 73670 · MC 74169
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1981
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-74169 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Vanliner Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 14, 2021; first granted April 20, 1981 (45 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC74169
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
MC074169
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
Vanliner Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MRV 3007900-00
Vanliner Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy CGV 3007900-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
73670
MC Number
MC-74169
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
April 20, 1981
Authority Reinstated
December 14, 2021
Annual Mileage
132,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7201 Main St, Ralston, NE 68127
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Karin Dudley
Officer 2
Cynthia Boone
Cargo Types
Household Goods
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO1
MD1
MO1
NC1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1KKVE4827TL105034 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDRXHLJA5241 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 50 ft | 1KKVE502XRL097814 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ7FN190479 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR5JLJP3778 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | 0006884841 | KERNERSVILLE NC | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJJBHDRXHLJA5241 |
NE 200269 |
| March 2, 2026 | W124002754 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 1 | 1 | CHIEFTAIN VAN LINES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENTUCKY |
5KJJBHDRXHLJA5241 1KKVE4827TL105034 |
NE 200269 NE 150272 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 14, 2024 | 1997005225 | ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD | II | 1 | — | CHIEFTAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK KENTUCKY |
4V4NC9TJ7FN190479 1KKVE4827TL105034 |
NE 183716 NE 150272 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| April 29, 2024 | T034000435 | MM256 I80, NE | I | 2 | — | CHIEFTAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENTUCKY |
5KJJBHDR5JLJP3778 1KKVE502XRL097814 |
NE 205777 NE 194459 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| April 25, 2024 | 0458893645 | PUEBLO CO | II | 1 | 1 | DAVIS SCHEFFEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENTUCKY |
5KJJBHDRXHLJA5241 1KKVE4827TL105034 |
NE 200269 NE 150272 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| December 19, 2023 | T445000047 | WAVERLY EAST BOUND, NE | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTL |
1HTMMMML3KH573323 |
NE 206666 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAVIS SCHEFFEL | 1 | April 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Household Goods |
| December 14, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 14, 2021 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 6, 2021 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| December 6, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 2, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2022 | Cargo | On file |
| November 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 3, 2021 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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