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CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC.

CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC. is a freight broker registered with the FMCSA under MC170654 and USDOT 76114. As of September 1, 2026, its broker authority is listed as active, and the business is based in PORTAGE, IN. A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay.

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Business information on file

Registration snapshot

Legal name: CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC.
MC number: MC170654
DOT number: 76114
Authority status: Active
Business address on file: 1201 MARINE VIEW ST.
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Business phone on file: (219) 787-8868

Authority, bond & insurance

What the FMCSA record shows

Broker bond required: Yes
Broker bond on file: Yes
Public liability (BIPD) on file: No
Cargo insurance on file: No

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FAQ

CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC.: freight broker questions

Is CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC. an active freight broker?

As of September 1, 2026, CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC. (MC170654) is listed with active broker authority in FMCSA records. Authority status can change, so carriers should re-check before booking a load.

What is CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC.'s MC and DOT number?

CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC. operates under MC170654 and USDOT number 76114, and is based in PORTAGE, IN.

Does CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC. have a broker bond on file?

A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay.

How can I check CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC.'s credit and payment history?

FMCSA records show CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC.'s authority and bond, but not how the broker actually pays. Run a freight broker credit check on SureLoadr to see credit score, days-to-pay, and payment-risk signals before you accept a load.

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Public broker profiles and MC number lookup details confirm identity, authority status, bond, and insurance on file for CHIEF FREIGHT LINES, INC. in PORTAGE, IN. They are a useful starting point, but they do not show the whole payment-risk picture.

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