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CHIEF EXPRESS

236 N BROAD STREET · Seagrove, NC 27341

Authorized: Property
(336) 873-1100 Tap to call
  • MC #342674
  • USDOT #759924 USDOT Active
  • 60
    Power Units
  • 60
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CHIEF EXPRESS is a Seagrove, NC freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of North Carolina. This company has 60 truck(s) in their fleet and 60 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-342674 and their USDOT number is 759924.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/12/2026 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name CHIEF EXPRESS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,060,187 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — home base North Carolina — home base

Home base   Based in Seagrove, North Carolina. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.51 17 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 12 Vehicle Maintenance 0.8 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 191
    Total
  • 152
    Clean
  • 39
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)2× SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CHIEF EXPRESS
236 N BROAD STREET
SEAGROVE, NC 27341
Mailing Address
CHIEF EXPRESS LLC
P O BOX 10
SEAGROVE, NC 27341

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Same phone number 1

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CHIEF LOGISTICS LLC
Seagrove, NC
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—3253352223437

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CHIEF EXPRESS LLC
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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:1211041433418100

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