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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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CHIEF CARRIERS INC
USDOT 54985 · MC129808 · EIN 47-0526381 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2405 S NORTH RD, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68803
(308) 389-7250 · ANDREW WINKLER
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
70 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
167 / 423
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TRK 3537843 · eff 05/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance251 pts
Unsafe Driving125 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance51 pts
Other22 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 80 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 21 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.118D-CDL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NE37
SD12
SC11
IN10
OH8
NC7
IL6
KS6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.01 | 1.92 | ≈27–34% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.20 | ≈39–46% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.82 | 2.84 | ≈32–36% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Wayne County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wayne County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 42% · Following / lane / reckless 37% · Other 8%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 43% · Hours exceeded 43% · Log / ELD device 14%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 40% (8 OOS) · Load securement 29% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 19 inspections, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 13 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.100B-C, 393.95A4-EENA
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.115).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 17%
395.30B1
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.15).
3. Other1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 08/25/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 06/24/2025 | HOBART, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/01/2025 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2025 | PORT WENTWORTH, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 89 vehicles seen in inspections
51 trailer38 truck
Company profile
Officer
ANDREW WINKLER
Annual mileage
6.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW WINKLER | 1881362 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.8M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2024 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK 3537843
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AI2-641-435138-20
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5721603
05/09/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP11391A
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP11391A
04/12/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2022)
04/12/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2022)
08/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF653984
07/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF653984
06/27/2011 — Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF290121
05/26/2011 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF290121
05/23/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2011)
05/23/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2011)
07/01/2000 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RT200913
01/31/1990 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/15/1990)
01/23/1986 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/28/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/54985.