CANADIAN MOTOR FREIGHT LTD
USDOT 3196648 • 400 BRUNEL RD, MISSISSAUGA, ON, L4Z 2C2
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
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | KA24059A | ON FILE | May 11, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 800045264/ 917135344 | ON FILE | Jun 18, 2021 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | T35049 | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2015 | Oct 8, 2016 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 4242HVJ229985 | REPLACED | May 11, 2022 | May 11, 2024 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 770600592 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 770581687 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2020 | Apr 14, 2022 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 770581687 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2020 | May 12, 2022 |
| ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | BIPD/Primary | RIC056067988 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2019 | Apr 17, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | KA24059A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 800045264/ 917135344 | SURETY | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 4242HVJ229985 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2024 | May 11, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 770581687 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2022 | May 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 770600592 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 770581687 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | RIC056067988 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2020 | Apr 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T35049 | BIPD | Oct 8, 2016 | Oct 8, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-890568 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-890568 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-890568 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC890568 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 3, 2023 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2024 |
| MC890568 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Dec 14, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC890568 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2020 |
| MC890568 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 25, 2019 | REVOKED | Dec 23, 2024 |
| MC890568 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 20, 2015 | REVOKED | Oct 17, 2016 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
17 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | 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:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (37 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OCALA | INTERSTATE 75 N/B EXIT RAMP | ...MM2091 | CANADIAN MOTOR FREIGHT LTD |
| Dec 19, 2022 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | ...NC9890 | CANADIAN MOTOR FREIGHT LTD |
| Dec 12, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLNEY | ISTH 90 | ...311757 | CANADIAN MOTOR FREIGHT LTD |
| Oct 18, 2022 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 23.74 W LAGRANDE | I-84 .74 E EMIGRANT PARK ON RAMP | ...311753 | CANADIAN MOTOR FREIGHT LTD |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records