CHP TRANS INC
USDOT 1821120 • DBA: CEZARY PUCHALA • 5514 BRIDLE ROAD, STROUDSBURG, PA, 18360
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-660917 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 18, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA996448921 | ON FILE | Apr 23, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMN08296 | ON FILE | Feb 2, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993310429 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993310429 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2025 | Apr 23, 2025 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM057698-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA1839915 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2021 | Feb 24, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1839915 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2020 | Feb 24, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS098505 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2019 | Feb 24, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS085650 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2018 | Feb 25, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS085650 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2018 | Feb 24, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS085650 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS085650 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS085650 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS085650 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2018 | Jun 2, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS073652 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2017 | Feb 24, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2835937 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2016 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2835937 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1502043 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2015 | Jan 14, 2016 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1502043 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2015 | Feb 2, 2016 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1502043 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP37000011 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2014 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | CAC0002742 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2013 | Feb 2, 2014 |
| TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC 0002742 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2011 | Feb 2, 2013 |
| TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC 0002742 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2011 | Feb 10, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04503102 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 13 MS VU0424 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2009 | Feb 2, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04503101 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2009 | Feb 2, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA996448921 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993310429 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993310429 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2025 | Apr 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM057698-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA1839915 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2024 | Feb 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1839915 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2021 | Feb 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS098505 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2020 | Feb 24, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS085650 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2019 | Feb 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS085650 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2019 | Feb 24, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS085650 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS085650 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS085650 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS085650 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2018 | Jun 2, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS073652 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2018 | Feb 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2835937 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2017 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2835937 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1502043 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2016 | Feb 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1502043 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2016 | Jan 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1502043 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP37000011 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CAC0002742 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2014 | Feb 2, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC 0002742 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2013 | Feb 10, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC 0002742 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2013 | Feb 2, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04503102 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2011 | Feb 2, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN08296 | CARGO | Feb 2, 2011 | Feb 2, 2011 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 13 MS VU0424 | CARGO | Feb 2, 2010 | Feb 2, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04503101 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2010 | Feb 2, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-660917 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2025 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2025 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2025 |
| MC660917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 9, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2020 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2019 |
| MC660917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 25, 2018 | REVOKED | Mar 2, 2021 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2018 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2016 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2015 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2014 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2013 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2011 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2010 |
| MC660917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2010 |
| MC660917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 9, 2009 | REVOKED | May 17, 2018 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | May 17, 2018 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2018 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2018 | OH | FATAL | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2014 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2014 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2011 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2009 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2009 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2009 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-2023-0108-US0026 | Jul 31, 2023 | 395.8(e)(1) | $14,700 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
50 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 50 events