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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #2836943MC-949395

CHESS & SONS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Physical Business Address
4320 50Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310
Corporate Structure & Officers
Limited Liability Company
Principal: John Chesire
Registered Carrier Phone
(515) 202-7413
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 2016-01-08
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

2
Total Power Units
2
Total Registered Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
1k
Annual Miles (2026)
Owned Road Tractors:2 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:2 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:500 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$11,100 – $17,500
Est. Total Fleet Policy (2 Units)
$22,200 – $35,000
Minimum Federal Liability
$750,000
Mandatory FMCSA Filings & EndorsementsBMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • Reefer Breakdown Coverage

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
March • Even Years (2026, 2028)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-10-20 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Unrated / Active
Prior Authority Revocation: No

Frequently Asked Questions About CHESS & SONS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Is CHESS & SONS INTERNATIONAL LLC (USDOT #2836943) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, CHESS & SONS INTERNATIONAL LLC (USDOT #2836943, MC-949395) holds an ACTIVE registration in Des Moines, Iowa, classified under Interstate (AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does CHESS & SONS INTERNATIONAL LLC operate?

CHESS & SONS INTERNATIONAL LLC reports 2 commercial power unit(s) and 2 driver(s) (including 2 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #2836943?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling General Freight, federal regulations generally require $750,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • Reefer Breakdown Coverage). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 2-unit fleet in IA is $11,100–$17,500 per power unit annually.

When is CHESS & SONS INTERNATIONAL LLC's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #2836943, CHESS & SONS INTERNATIONAL LLC must file its MCS-150 biennial update every March in Even Years (2026, 2028). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-10-20.

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