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Chieftain Van Lines

7201 Main St, Ralston, NE 68127. DOT-registered since 1974

DOT#73670

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Fleet

9

trucks

DOT-registered

52

years

About This Company

Serving Omaha since 1941, Chieftain Van Lines brings four generations of moving expertise to families and businesses throughout the region. This woman-owned, family-operated company handles everything from local apartment moves to cross-country relocations, always treating belongings with the same care they'd give their own. Their team manages packing, transportation, and unpacking while maintaining constant communication throughout the process. With an A+ BBB rating backing their reputation, they also provide secure storage solutions for those needing temporary space between moves. What really separates Chieftain from typical moving companies is their personal approach—customers aren't just another job on the schedule. The Dudley family's hands-on involvement means you'll actually speak with decision-makers who care about getting things right, not anonymous call center representatives reading from scripts. Whether relocating a single bedroom or an entire corporate office, their licensed and insured crews work efficiently without sacrificing attention to detail.

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Department of Transportation Government Data

All data is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Company Profile

Years DOT-registered: 52 years•First Registered in Jun 1974

Company Information

Legal Name

chieftain van lines inc

DOT Number

73670

Registration Date

1974-06-01

Entity Type

C

Filing Information

Last Government Update

2026-04-30

Cargo Types

  • Household Goods

Company Officer

  • karin dudley
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Company Officer

karin dudley

Company Scale & Activity

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Annual Miles (2025)

132,000

Driver Statistics

11

Total Drivers

11

CDL Drivers

Fleet Size

9

Total Trucks

Safety Rating

S Satisfactory

Latest Review: May 2008

Safety Information

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2

Total Inspections (last 24 months)

1

Clean Inspections (last 24 months)

1

Missing out-of-service data (last 24 months)

Not enough recent inspections to grade. A pass rate is shown only with at least 5 inspections with complete out-of-service data in the last 24 months.

Safety Analysis

Chieftain Van Lines reports a fleet of 9 trucks and 11 drivers, logging 132,000 miles in 2025.

FMCSA lists the company's safety rating as "Satisfactory", from a May 2008 compliance review.

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Safety Record

Not enough recent inspections to grade

1 of 2 inspections in the last 24 months have complete out-of-service data. A grade needs at least 5.

Last 24 months

2

Total Inspections

1

Passed Clean

0

Not Clean

1

Unknown

Recent Inspections (latest on file)

2026-06-12

NC

Clean

!

2026-03-02

MO

Out-of-service

2024-06-14

MD

Clean

2024-04-29

NE

Clean

Data sourced from FMCSA government records

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