CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC

USDOT 1091607 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: JOHN CHAPMAN General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Intermodal Containers Oilfield Equipment +4 more Based in HOUSTON, TX Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · May 29, 2009
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 3 fatalities on crash record 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: JOHN CHAPMAN
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC (USDOT 1091607)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JOHN CHAPMAN (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 3 fatalities on crash record — 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1091607/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 75% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107369 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1091607
In FMCSA records since Jan 29, 2003 (~23y)
Company officer JOHN CHAPMAN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Intermodal Containers, Oilfield Equipment, Beverages, Paper Products, Construction, Other (MATTRESSES)
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 279,137 mi
Contact & address
Physical
10622 HIRSCH RD BLDG C
HOUSTON, TX 77016
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1091607
In FMCSA records since Jan 29, 2003 (~23y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 279,137 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 75.0% vs 23.4% +51.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 15.00 vs 1.80 +13.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 5 0
Trailers 5 12 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 16 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 1 1
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 1 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 12 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 100%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
8
Drivers
8
Inspections
12
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
75.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
16 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1091607. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 75.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 75.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (4 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

75.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (97.1% of violations); top code 393.75G-LOAD (Weight carried exceeds tire load limit) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; CIMC, Volvo, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 75.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 107,369 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,369 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
75%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
5.3%
Median across 107,369 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +69.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 2 2 100.0% Sep 24, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 7
CIMC 5
Freightliner 3
Other 2
Hyundai Translead 2
Ajax 1
International 1
Kenworth 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 27.00 27 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85881776 Sep 24, 2025 TX 1 tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
21 393.75G-LOAD, 393.207E, 396.3A1BOS Yes
82672109 Sep 13, 2024 TX 2 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
9 393.9(a), 393.78, 393.45(d) Yes
81659471 May 13, 2024 TX 2 tx-lat:30---31-28.86n
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81633460 May 13, 2024 TX 2 tx-lat:29---37-31.44n
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.45, 393.83(g), 393.11 Yes
80639818 Jan 10, 2024 TX 2 tx-13500--east-fwy-s-sr
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80618720 Jan 10, 2024 TX 1 tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80538824 Jan 3, 2024 TX 2 tx-ih-0069-in-harris-co.-(115-151
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.45(d), 393.78 No
80269933 Nov 20, 2023 TX 2 tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
8 393.11, 393.9(a), 393.60(c) No
80096895 Oct 24, 2023 TX 2 tx-ih-0610-in-harris-co.-(0-37)
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
9 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 Yes
79997295 Oct 17, 2023 TX 1 tx-300--mercury-dr
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
9 393.51, 392.2, 393.9(a) Yes
79909723 Sep 28, 2023 TX 1 tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
8 393.207(a), 393.110(d), 393.9(a) Yes
79747416 Sep 21, 2023 TX 2 tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
9 393.207(a), 393.9(a), 393.19 Yes
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX78CEHQE1JE Aug 22, 2025 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX74DEHQE1K2 Mar 22, 2025 TX 1 0 No No Fatal
TX60SBHQE1DC May 10, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX485GHQE1JM Dec 15, 2014 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX3SL7HQE165 May 10, 2013 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX2455280006 Nov 20, 2009 TX 1 0 Yes No Fatal
LA0009165408 Feb 24, 2009 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA6224245072 Apr 6, 2008 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245425603B May 11, 2007 TX 1 4 Yes No Fatal
TX2454138004 Dec 29, 2006 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245440700K Jan 16, 2006 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245431500W Sep 9, 2005 TX 0 3 No No Injury
TX245343800L Feb 1, 2005 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX245316700L Mar 31, 2004 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245332701G Feb 23, 2004 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX2452991011 Oct 23, 2003 TX 0 4 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC470753 common N
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Dec 5, 2003 MC470753-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP54484A 91X $1,000,000 May 29, 2009 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP54484A BIPD/Primary Mar 17, 2009 May 29, 2009 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP54484A BIPD/Primary Apr 24, 2008 Mar 17, 2009 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP54484A BIPD/Primary Apr 24, 2008 Apr 24, 2008 REPLACED
SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY STC573384 BIPD/Primary Jun 22, 2007 Apr 24, 2008 REPLACED
TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY PSITX0001540 BIPD/Primary Apr 24, 2007 Jun 22, 2007 CANCELLED
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DCT000007529 BIPD/Primary Apr 24, 2006 Apr 24, 2007 CANCELLED
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DCT000004966 BIPD/Primary Apr 24, 2005 Apr 24, 2006 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. GTR421806 BIPD/Primary Apr 24, 2004 Apr 24, 2005 CANCELLED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 454635 CARGO Apr 24, 2004 May 25, 2008 CANCELLED
OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY AST5002750 BIPD/Primary Nov 25, 2003 Apr 24, 2004 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 1, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. May 29, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Mar 17, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. May 25, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Apr 24, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Apr 24, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Jun 22, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jun 22, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Apr 24, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Apr 24, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Apr 25, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Apr 24, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 27, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Apr 24, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  15. Apr 24, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY
  16. Dec 5, 2003
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
200 E SAM HOUSTON PK TX 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 14 3
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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How to verify CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC

Is CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1091607 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC's safety rating?
CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC had?
12 roadside inspections are on file for CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC's out-of-service rate?
CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 75.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC based?
CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 10622 HIRSCH RD BLDG C, HOUSTON, Texas 77016. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC have valid operating authority?
CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC operate?
CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC self-reports 8 power units and 8 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC had any crashes?
16 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CHAMPION CARTAGE CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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