CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1988863 • 775 SILVER CREEK ROAD, JOHNSONBURG, PA, 15845
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-866898 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q07 0140857 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGH000164217 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2017 | Aug 30, 2017 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCH000164217 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCH000164217 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCC000164215 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGC000164215 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 005 75 68 | REPLACED | May 2, 2014 | Jan 1, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q07 0140857 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGH000164217 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 30, 2017 | Aug 30, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCH000164217 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCC000164215 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGC000164215 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCH000164217 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 005 75 68 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC866898 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 2014 | — | Unknown |
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
1 state • 39 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 39 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (39 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
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIDGEWAY BOROUGH | ROUTE 0120 E | ...008302 | CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 5, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Jones Twp | ROUTE 0219 S | ...011488 | CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 1, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SNYDER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0350 S | ...446908 | CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 27, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | JONES TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0219 S | ...008302 | CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 16, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2011 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2011 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2010 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records