CH FREIGHT LINE LLC
USDOT 2831896 • 3212 EASTWOOD DR, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, 48309
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-946350 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 5, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP57993A | ACTIVE | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 30, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP57993A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM035577-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2019 | May 6, 2020 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM035577-01 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM035577-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM035577-01 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM025586-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2018 | Oct 3, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM025586-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM025586-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 2018 | Aug 14, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM025586-01 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM025586-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM025586-01 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2017 | Jan 29, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3940038 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 3, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP57993A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP57993A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM035577-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2020 | May 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM035577-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM035577-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM035577-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM025586-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2019 | Oct 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM025586-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM025586-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2018 | Aug 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM025586-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM025586-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM025586-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2018 | Jan 29, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3940038 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 3, 2017 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC946350 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2019 |
| MC946350 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2019 |
| MC946350 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2018 |
| MC946350 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2018 |
| MC946350 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2018 |
| MC946350 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 13, 2016 | — | 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
10 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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: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:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAGAR TWP | N I 196 | ...189685 | CH FREIGHT LINE LLC |
| Apr 2, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Boston Twp | I 96 | ...933572 | CH FREIGHT LINE LLC |
| Jan 30, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT HURON | DOVE | ...999589 | CH FREIGHT LINE LLC |
| Jun 15, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARTLAND TWP | US-23 | ...U76151 | CH FREIGHT LINE LLC |
| Apr 14, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMITVILLE | WALNUT ST | ...919212 | CH FREIGHT LINE LLC |
| Apr 6, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTER LINE | 11 MILE | ...455143 | CH FREIGHT LINE LLC |
| Nov 11, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | GROESBECK | ...405114 | CH FREIGHT LINE LLC |
| Oct 6, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events