- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 48 days (since Apr 1, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
CHAHAL TRUCK LINE INC
FONTANA, CA
CHAHAL TRUCK LINE INC is a motor carrier based in FONTANA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2845233. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 5 roadside inspections on file. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CHAHAL TRUCK LINE INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Fontana, CA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 75% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IL (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Kenworth is the most-inspected make.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 25, 2017 to Feb 27, 2017 (2 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86032859 | Oct 10, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80615379 | Jan 14, 2024 | NM | 3 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79690448 | Sep 17, 2023 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79299157 | Jul 20, 2023 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2) | Yes |
| 78536044 | Apr 28, 2023 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.43(a), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | MC953771 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Mar 2, 2016 | MC953771-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04418 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04418 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04418 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04418 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04418 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04418 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Apr 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN320245 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2022 | Feb 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0016332 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2021 | Feb 27, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0009873 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2018 | Jun 21, 2021 | NAME CHANGED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0009873 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2018 | May 19, 2021 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20896 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2017 | Feb 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 25, 2017 to Feb 27, 2017 | |||||
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS061247 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 1, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 4, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 13, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2022
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Feb 27, 2022insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 21, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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May 20, 2021
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May 19, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Feb 27, 2018
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Feb 27, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2017
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Feb 25, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 25, 2017insurance gapCoverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 27, 2017)
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Mar 2, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| I-55 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 |
| 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC953771
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify CHAHAL TRUCK LINE INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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