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Chief's Towing INC (USDOT 492773)

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DOT number
USDOT 492773
Docket (MC) number
MC270705
Operating authority
Contract carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-16. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
1994-03-03
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision 2011-05-02)
Fleet on file
27 power units, 15 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
8610 HARRIET AVENUE SOUTH, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55420
MCS-150 last filed
2026-01

Findings

  • Vehicle maintenance at the FMCSA intervention threshold (Caution): Vehicle maintenance ranks 86 of 100 among similar carriers with recent violations (higher = worse). fleetfax peer estimate, not an official CSA score.
  • Safety rating is more than 5 years old (Note): Rating Satisfactory issued 2011-05-02 (15 years ago); most recent FMCSA review 2009-07-23 (17 years ago). Both exceed the 5-year audit cycle

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 492773?

DOT 492773 (USDOT 492773) is Chief's Towing INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 270705?

MC 270705 is the docket number of Chief's Towing INC, USDOT 492773.

What is Chief's Towing INC's MC number?

Chief's Towing INC's docket number is MC 270705. Its USDOT number is 492773.

Is Chief's Towing INC currently authorized to operate?

Contract carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-16. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Chief's Towing INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.

Who provides Chief's Towing INC's insurance?

Chief's Towing INC's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Western National Mutual Insurance CO..

What is Chief's Towing INC's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 3 of 6 vehicle inspections ending out-of-service for Chief's Towing INC, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 1 recordable crash in the same window.

What is Chief's Towing INC's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Chief's Towing INC's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Chief's Towing INC's FMCSA safety rating?

Chief's Towing INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided 2011-05-02.

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