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CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC

USDOT 247765 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JIM PEEPLES General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber +17 more Based in CAMBRIDGE, ON Grade A · 100
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 1, 2026
Review these
  • 4 fatalities on crash record 530 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
  • No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JIM PEEPLES
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC (USDOT 247765)
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: $5,000,000
Officer(s): JIM PEEPLES (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 4 fatalities on crash record — 530 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.
  • No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file — Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/247765/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0.4% vs peer median 1.2% (better). Vehicle OOS 6.6% vs peer median 16% (better). n=850 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

ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $5,000,000

ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $5,000,000

ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $5,000,000

TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA · Surety

TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA · 84

5 active policies

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 247765
In FMCSA records since Jun 15, 1984 (~42y)
MC / docket MC171459
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JIM PEEPLES
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Mobile Homes, Machinery / Large Objects, Produce, Liquids / Gases, Intermodal Containers, Oilfield Equipment, Grain / Feed / Hay, Meat, Garbage / Refuse, U.S. Mail, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 833 units
Drivers 831
Annual mileage 56,218,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (519) 653-9770
Email: [email protected]
Physical
300 MAPLE GROVE ROAD
CAMBRIDGE, ON N3E 1B7
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 247765
In FMCSA records since Jun 15, 1984 (~42y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 56,218,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 6.6% vs 23.4% -16.8 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.4% vs 6.7% -6.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active insurance
All 5 active policies →
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 811 0 0
Trailers 2,200 0 0
Trucks 22 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 530 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 3 3
Injuries 0 0 11 11
Tow-away 2 4 6 12
Crash reports 2 4 7 13

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 773 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 424 424 5
OOS inspections 1 15 1
OOS percentage 0.24% 3.54% 20%
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
833
Drivers
831
Inspections
773
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
6.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
13
530 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a corporation based in CAMBRIDGE, ON, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 247765. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 833 power units and 831 drivers, with 773 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.6%. 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

CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a large fleet, operating 833 power units and 831 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Cambridge, ON. Across 456 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.6% out-of-service rate, with 14 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract, common, and broker.

Inspection profile

456 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 63% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (171) and MI (58), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

4.6% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 833 power units (large fleet) and 831 drivers; Volvo, Hyundai Translead, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 850 ACTIVE carriers operating 416–1,250 power units (±50% of this carrier's 833 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.2%
Median across 850 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
6.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16%
Median across 850 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -9.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New York (NY) 158 6 3.8% Jul 8, 2026
Michigan (MI) 48 5 10.4% Jun 30, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 35 2 5.7% Jul 10, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 27 0 0.0% May 20, 2026
Ohio (OH) 26 0 0.0% Jun 18, 2026
Washington (WA) 21 1 4.8% Apr 2, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 16 0 0.0% Apr 27, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 13 1 7.7% Jun 28, 2026
Indiana (IN) 8 1 12.5% May 27, 2026
California (CA) 8 0 0.0% Jun 10, 2026
Illinois (IL) 7 0 0.0% Jun 30, 2026
Idaho (ID) 6 0 0.0% Oct 6, 2025
Texas (TX) 5 0 0.0% Jun 1, 2026
Missouri (MO) 5 0 0.0% May 26, 2026
Montana (MT) 5 0 0.0% Nov 1, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 5 0 0.0% Sep 16, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 4 0 0.0% May 11, 2026
Maryland (MD) 4 0 0.0% Jun 17, 2025
Virginia (VA) 3 0 0.0% Mar 24, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 3 0 0.0% Feb 17, 2026
West Virginia (WV) 2 0 0.0% Feb 24, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 2 0 0.0% Mar 12, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 2 0 0.0% Jun 26, 2025
New Jersey (NJ) 2 0 0.0% Feb 6, 2026
Nevada (NV) 2 0 0.0% Feb 6, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 2 0 0.0% Oct 25, 2024
Oregon (OR) 1 0 0.0% Mar 2, 2026
US (US) 1 0 0.0% Mar 13, 2025
North Dakota (ND) 1 0 0.0% Jun 22, 2026
Maine (ME) 1 0 0.0% Feb 20, 2025
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Oct 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 213
Hyundai Translead 196
Freightliner 179
Stoughton 150
Kenworth 45
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 9 — 0.05 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 32 — 0.41 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 76 — 1.75 2 — 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 (773 rows) View all 773 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88376946 Jul 10, 2026 KY 1 — — 0 — No
88349869 Jul 8, 2026 NY 1 — — 1 — Yes
88297713 Jun 30, 2026 IL 2 — — 0 — No
88284878 Jun 30, 2026 MI 3 — — 1 — No
88269390 Jun 28, 2026 TN 3 — — 0 — No
88253343 Jun 26, 2026 MI 2 — — 1 — No
88241777 Jun 25, 2026 KY 1 — — 0 — No
88230337 Jun 24, 2026 MI 3 — — 1 — No
88222146 Jun 22, 2026 IL 3 — — 0 — No
88218373 Jun 22, 2026 ND 1 — — 1 — No
88189016 Jun 18, 2026 OH 3 — — 0 — No
88172734 Jun 17, 2026 KY 3 — — 2 — No
88155101 Jun 15, 2026 NY 1 — — 0 — No
88108059 Jun 10, 2026 CA 1 — — 2 — No
88082526 Jun 9, 2026 MI 1 — — 4 — No
88024724 Jun 1, 2026 TX 1 — — 0 — No
87987099 May 27, 2026 IN 2 — — 3 — No
87957233 May 26, 2026 MO 2 — — 3 — No
87970970 May 25, 2026 IL 3 — — 0 — No
87926618 May 20, 2026 NM 2 — — 0 — No
87920337 May 20, 2026 CA 1 — — 0 — No
87837274 May 13, 2026 KY 3 — — 1 — No
87838507 May 12, 2026 NM 2 — — 0 — No
87811955 May 11, 2026 SD 1 — — 1 — No
87786840 May 6, 2026 KY 1 — — 0 — No
Recent Crashes (530 rows) View all 530 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX7DLAHQE1GU Feb 26, 2026 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0265021058 Jan 25, 2026 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA511666400X Dec 2, 2025 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0255233303 Dec 2, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0253175069 Sep 22, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0255135954 Jul 25, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904746013 Jun 10, 2025 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0255037794 Feb 26, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003645899 Nov 25, 2024 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000111911 Nov 17, 2024 MO 3 3 Yes No Fatal
NY4050513900 Oct 7, 2024 NY 0 5 Yes No Injury
NC0107840740 Sep 5, 2024 NC 0 1 No No Injury
PA406470000X Jul 22, 2024 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0904519467 May 16, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA403106300X Mar 22, 2024 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000EE43174 Jan 11, 2024 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0904425594 Dec 15, 2023 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002978327 Sep 12, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2023430171 Apr 29, 2023 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002816109 Feb 15, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA300955900X Jan 17, 2023 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WY0202214470 Dec 13, 2022 WY 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2022430470 Nov 16, 2022 OR 1 0 Yes No Fatal
OH0225223621 Nov 16, 2022 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA209449700X Oct 9, 2022 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC171459
Active
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View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

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
Jul 28, 2014 MC171459 NC REVOCATION NC →
Jul 21, 2014 MC171459 NC REVOCATION NC →
Feb 9, 2004 MC171459-B CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 9808611 91X $5,000,000 May 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 9808611 BIPD/Primary $5,000,000 May 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY P04180904 BIPD/Primary $5,000,000 May 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION P04180904 BIPD/Primary $5,000,000 May 1, 2024 May 27, 2026 CANCELLED
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION P7174444 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2023 May 1, 2024 REPLACED
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION P7174444 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2017 Jul 12, 2023 REPLACED
NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION P7174444 BIPD/Primary — Dec 11, 2013 May 1, 2017 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 105829051 (10031478) Surety — Oct 1, 2013 On file ACTIVE
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 105829051 (10031478) 84 — Oct 1, 2013 On file ACTIVE
NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION P7174444 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2013 Dec 11, 2013 REPLACED
NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION P7174444 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2012 May 1, 2013 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 133-850039 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2007 May 1, 2012 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 321-850040 CARGO — Mar 1, 2007 Jun 3, 2011 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA SZ5425 (10023285) SURETY — Dec 6, 2005 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. — SURETY — Dec 6, 2003 Dec 7, 2005 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. — SURETY — Dec 6, 2003 Dec 6, 2005 REPLACED
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. TPO 203313 BIPD/Primary — Jan 2, 2002 Mar 1, 2007 REPLACED
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. C1M 900385 CARGO — Jan 1, 2002 Mar 1, 2007 REPLACED
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. C1M 900385 CARGO — Jul 1, 1995 Jan 1, 2002 REPLACED
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. TPO 203313 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 1995 Jan 2, 2002 REPLACED
LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY TP1-000167 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 1992 Jul 1, 1995 REPLACED
LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY TP1-000166 CARGO — Jul 1, 1992 Jul 1, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 27, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  2. May 1, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. May 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  4. Jul 12, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  5. May 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  6. Jul 24, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Dec 11, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  8. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
  9. May 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  10. May 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jun 3, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  12. Mar 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  13. Mar 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  14. Dec 7, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  15. Dec 6, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Nov 17, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  17. Feb 9, 2004
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  18. Jan 2, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  19. Jan 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  20. Jul 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jul 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Mar 20, 1995
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Dec 26, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Feb 2, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CHAMPLAIN NY NY 40 2
BUFFALO NY NY 27 1
PERU NY NY 27 1
OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY NM 25 0
BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE NY 22 2
LONDON KY 19 3
AMBASSADOR BRIDGE MI 16 0
FRANKLIN KY 14 0
CHAMPLAIN CVIF NY 14 2
COTTONWOOD IF CA 12 2
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How to verify CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT 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 CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC

Is CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 247765 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 CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's safety rating? ▾
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT 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 CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC had? ▾
773 roadside inspections are on file for CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT 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 CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's peak out-of-service rate is 6.6% (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 CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC based? ▾
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 300 MAPLE GROVE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, Ontario (Canada) N3E 1B7. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC171459). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC operate? ▾
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC self-reports 833 power units and 831 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 CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC had any crashes? ▾
530 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT 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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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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