Chs INC
Inver Grove Heights, MN
DBA: CHS
Profile data updated Jul 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
3,465
Power Units
2,589
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CHS INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Inver Grove Heights, MN, they operate a fleet of 3,465 power units with 2,423 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Chs INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1,468 | 102 | 0 | 1,570 |
| Tractors | 1,409 | 143 | 0 | 1,552 |
| Trailers | 2,635 | 145 | 0 | 2,780 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Chs INC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2,423
MCS-150 Mileage: 64,457,429 miles (2024)
Driver Information
2,589
Total Drivers
2,423
CDL Drivers
2,150
Interstate Drivers
439
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CHS INC
1,267 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 514 TRUCK TRACTOR, 484 SEMI-TRAILER, 254 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 11.8% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 514 | 41% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 484 | 38% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 254 | 20% |
| FULL TRAILER | 14 | 1% |
| OTHER | 1 | 0% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 253 | 32% |
| Peterbilt | 105 | 13% |
| Kenworth | 98 | 12% |
| Polar Mfg. | 50 | 6% |
| Mack | 34 | 4% |
| Polar Tank Trailer | 25 | 3% |
| Unpublishe | 24 | 3% |
| Western Star | 21 | 3% |
| Internatio | 21 | 3% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 20 | 2% |
| Timpte | 20 | 2% |
| Ford | 19 | 2% |
| Great Dane | 18 | 2% |
| Wilson Tra | 17 | 2% |
| Pola | 16 | 2% |
| Western St | 15 | 2% |
| International | 14 | 2% |
| Unknown | 12 | 1% |
| MAC | 11 | 1% |
| Timpte In | 9 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 1,267 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PZA7296 | MN | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | May 2026 |
| STB5365 | MN | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | May 2026 |
| PZA1504 | ND | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 2246PZA | MN | WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | May 2026 |
| PAX0076 | MN | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| STC3087 | MN | MAC LANDER SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PAW6895 | MN | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1463STR | MN | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PAW6712 | MN | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| STC4042 | MN | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | May 2026 |
| PAW4235 | MN | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3717STU | MN | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| PAW6800 | MN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| PAW4242 | MN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 8538STM | MN | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| BC25043 | MI | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 6159PRA | MN | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| PAW7152 | MN | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3423PRB | MN | VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | May 2026 |
| 715OSTP | MN | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 18 states: MN (839) · SD (98) · MT (80) · KS (71) · ND (57) · WA (40) · NE (23) · OK (12) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 1,267)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$5 Million
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Self-Insured / N/A
WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | MWTB 318612 | $5 Million | 09/01/2024 |
| Cargo | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | MXI93023070 | Self-Insured / N/A | 09/01/2010 |
| Bond / Surety | WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 84 | K08559612 | Self-Insured / N/A | 10/01/2013 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-004262-01 | 06/01/1998 | 11/16/2003 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ALLIANZ GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | ULA 4100179 | 07/13/1998 | 11/16/2003 | NAMECHG | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 01CIM J13241 | 10/26/1999 | 11/16/2003 | NAMECHG | |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | K08559612 | 02/26/2013 | 11/07/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO | B2859261 | 11/16/2003 | 11/06/2003 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO | B2859261 | 08/11/1998 | 11/05/2003 | CANCEL | |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM06302029 | 06/01/1998 | 10/26/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | K08559612 | 02/26/2013 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-004264-01 | 09/01/2003 | 09/15/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 314110 | 09/01/2018 | 09/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 305396 | 09/01/2015 | 09/01/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 302389 | 09/01/2014 | 09/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 22061 | 09/01/2013 | 09/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 21707 | 09/01/2012 | 09/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-004264-01 | 09/01/2008 | 09/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97904241 | 10/25/2003 | 09/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MXI93023070 | 09/01/2010 | 09/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-004264-01 | 09/01/2006 | 09/01/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-004264-01 | 09/01/2008 | 09/01/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-004264-01 | 09/01/2003 | 09/01/2006 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
37
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
6
Injuries
37
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2026 | MN | ALBANY, MN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/05/2026 | ND | MINOT, ND | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/02/2026 | WA | MESA, WA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/29/2026 | MN | MILLWOOD, MN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/22/2026 | ND | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/30/2026 | WI | AUBURNDALE, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/18/2026 | SD | RURAL, SD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/25/2026 | WA | POULSBO, WA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/04/2026 | MN | MANKATO, MN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/19/2026 | CO | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/13/2026 | OR | .83 S TILLAMOOK, OR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/13/2026 | OK | KINGFISHER, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/02/2026 | MN | CARROLTON, MN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 11/07/2025 | MN | ELGIN, MN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/25/2025 | MN | TORDENSKJOLD, MN | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 10/24/2025 | SD | RURAL, SD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/23/2025 | ND | GLENFIELD, ND | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/08/2025 | WI | FARMINGTON, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/24/2025 | MN | Unknown, MN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/16/2025 | MT | US 2, MT | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/02/2025 | ND | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/19/2025 | ND | LEONARD, ND | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/21/2025 | MN | FAIRMONT, MN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/28/2025 | KS | GREENSBURG, KS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/13/2025 | MN | MARSHALL, MN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 37 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CHS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CHS INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is CHS INC's authority currently active?
CHS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CHS INC been in business?
CHS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is CHS INC located?
CHS INC is physically located at 5500 CENEX DRIVE, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077.
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