CHALLENGER USA INC
USDOT 4182471 • 4195 CENTRAL ST STE 7, DETROIT, MI, 48210
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-1610550 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-913247-8 | ON FILE | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5069086803 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 7, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-913247-8 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5069086803 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1610550 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 14, 2024 | — | 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
3 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | 86777163 | WEST SCALES | MI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 86604957 | US-23 NB AT 5 MM | MI | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 86518868 | WB I-94 @ SCALES | MI | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 85532852 | I-75 SB @ ERIE RD | MI | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| May 22, 2025 | 84756421 | MONROE SCALE N/B | MI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| May 5, 2025 | 84592376 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 83893930 | S I-75@OUTER DR | MI | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 83079359 | ANGOLA IN | IN | Level 3 | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82885409 | FINDLAY OH | OH | Level 2 | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75(a)(1) | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 82130745 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 22, 2024 | 81696128 | COLDWATER SCALE | MI | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records