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    Chief Freight Lines INC

    PORTAGE, IN · USDOT 76114 · 26 trucks

    3.02 ratings

    Is Chief Freight Lines INC a good company to drive for?

    Chief Freight Lines INC earns mixed reviews from drivers, holding 3.0/5 across 2 reviews on pay, home time, dispatch, and safety. Drivers rate it 1.0/5 on home time.

    Carrier Overview Card
    FMCSA AUTHORIZED• USDOT #76114• MC #170654
    📍 PORTAGE, IN

    Chief Freight Lines INC

    Driver Reviews
    3.0/ 5.0(2 ratings)
    Home Time Consistency1.0 ★
    FMCSA Inspection Stats24-Month Record
    Fleet Census26 Power Units • 26 Drivers

    "VERY GREAT COMPANY TO WORK WITH, TRUCKING BUSINESS IN ITSELF IS SPORADIC BUT THE DEDICATION AND HONESTY REAMAINS THE SAME WITH THESE GUYS, GREAT COMPANY AND GRE…"

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    Company Rating

    Based on 2 driver reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Chief Freight Lines INC rating distribution

    5 ★
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    4 ★
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    3 ★
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    2 ★
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    Chief Freight Lines INC driver ratings by category

    Pay & Benefits
    -
    Home Time
    1.0
    Dispatch Support
    -
    Safety Culture
    -

    Reviews (2)

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    Anonymous Driver

    Apr 16, 2026
    1.0
    Pay
    Home Time
    Dispatch
    Safety

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    After more then two decades of steel hauling I have to say that this company is by far the absolute worst company I have ever worked for. Their equipment is the worst maintained I have ever seen, the dispatchers were nice but some of the poorest trained I've worked with, and the terminal manager lies to your face just telling you what you want to hear then stabs you in the back. The runs weren't consistent as they advertised, and their loads didn't pay nearly enough to be current with the industry standards. They also agreed to pay me at a percentage consistent with my experience level but every week with the settlement sheet the math averaged out to be far less then they had agreed to. Every time I brought it up they claimed it was a clerical error but never corrected it. Every week equipment broke down or had to be worked on. When I would point out issues that needed to be fixed for safety reasons or DOT compliance they complained about cost of fixing equipment. I was constantly told owners didn't want to spend that kind of money on older equipment.As a company driver they also charged me a weekly cargo securement rental fee. If you're a driver worth his salt then stay far away from this company. Your experience won't be valued. I do not recommend this company to anyone.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Feb 27, 2024
    5.0

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    VERY GREAT COMPANY TO WORK WITH, TRUCKING BUSINESS IN ITSELF IS SPORADIC BUT THE DEDICATION AND HONESTY REAMAINS THE SAME WITH THESE GUYS, GREAT COMPANY AND GREAT MORALE HERE

    Carrier Information

    Operating Status

    Authorized

    Power Units

    26

    Total Drivers

    26

    Mileage 2025

    1,002,000

    Freight Types

    General Freight
    Metal: sheets, coils, rolls
    Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
    Building Materials
    Machinery, Large Objects
    Intermodal Containers
    Construction
    Common Authority
    StatusActive
    Safety & Inspections Record

    Real-time roadside inspection records, out-of-service rates, and safety violations are maintained by the FMCSA.

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    Chief Freight Lines INC is a trucking company based in PORTAGE, IN rated 3.0/5 across 2 reviews on Oculus Reviews — ranking #63 of 84 rated IN carriers. The most recent driver review was submitted April 16, 2026. Federal census data lists 26 power units with 26 drivers, logging approximately 1.0 million miles annually. Ratings aggregate reviews posted publicly about this carrier across the web together with reviews written directly on Oculus Reviews, covering pay, home time, dispatch, equipment, and safety. Companies can respond publicly but cannot edit or delete a review. Current operating authority and inspection history live on the carrier's official FMCSA SAFER snapshot linked below.

    Is Chief Freight Lines INC legit?

    Chief Freight Lines INC is an FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in PORTAGE, IN — USDOT 76114, MC 170654. Check its current operating authority, inspections, and safety record on the official FMCSA SAFER snapshot. On Oculus Reviews it holds 3.0/5 from 2 reviews. Driver resource: how to report a trucking company for unpaid wages.

    Chief Freight Lines INC fleet & operations

    According to FMCSA census data, Chief Freight Lines INC operates 26 power units with 26 drivers, logging approximately 1.0 million miles annually.

    About Chief Freight Lines INC

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