CHAHAL FREIGHT LINE INC
USDOT 2567450 • 12672 LIMONITE AVE 3E #531, EASTVALE, CA, 92880
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-896824 | REVOKED | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00619 | ON FILE | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | TC-CRO-001574-24 | ON FILE | Jan 21, 2024 | Jan 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCIDENT FUND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | CA-CRO-000543-23 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2023 | Jan 21, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP80220 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2022 | Jan 21, 2023 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1796224 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2021 | Jan 21, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1663783 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2020 | Jan 21, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1663783 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL424117-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2018 | Jan 21, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP20720 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2017 | Jan 21, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS059744-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2016 | Jan 21, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS042909 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2015 | Jan 21, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS042909 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS042909 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS042909 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2015 | Jan 22, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS042909 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2015 | Jun 25, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00619 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| CANCEL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | TC-CRO-001574-24 | BIPD | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCIDENT FUND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-CRO-000543-23 | BIPD | Jan 21, 2024 | Jan 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP80220 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2023 | Jan 21, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1796224 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2022 | Jan 21, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1663783 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2021 | Jan 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1663783 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2020 | Jan 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL424117-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2019 | Jan 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20720 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2018 | Jan 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS059744-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2017 | Jan 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS042909 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2016 | Jan 21, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS042909 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS042909 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS042909 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2015 | Jun 25, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS042909 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2015 | Jan 22, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-896824 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2025 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2024 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2023 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2022 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2020 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2019 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2018 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2017 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2016 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2015 |
| MC896824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 29, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2015 |
| MC896824 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 17, 2015 | REVOKED | Jan 28, 2026 |
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
7 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(c)(2) | Operating after OOS for vehicle maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (35 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I035 | ...789600 | CHAHAL FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT BRIDGER | I-80 MP 55.24 | ...473745 | CHAHAL FREIGHT LINE INC |
| Mar 6, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records