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CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

GRAPEVINE, TX

USDOT 652909 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: BART WILSON Company officer 2: CHRIS HAZEL General Freight Intermodal Containers Based in GRAPEVINE, TX
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Common (Property) reinstated · Aug 9, 2013
Policy effective · Oct 1, 2024
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 3258 days Inactive Sep 7, 2004 → reinstated Aug 9, 2013
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 4 fatalities on crash record 23 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BART WILSON
Company officer 2: CHRIS HAZEL
Cargo: General Freight, Intermodal Containers
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 652909)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $2,000,000
Officer(s): BART WILSON (Company officer); CHRIS HAZEL (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 3258 days — Inactive Sep 7, 2004 → reinstated Aug 9, 2013
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 4 fatalities on crash record — 23 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/652909/
As of: Jul 13, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Operating authority
Insurance

GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $2,000,000

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 84

3 active policies

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 652909
MC / docket MC307437
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BART WILSON
Company officer 2 CHRIS HAZEL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Intermodal Containers
Fleet size 21 units
Drivers 30
Annual mileage 1,432,566 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (800) 225-2836
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1065 TEXAN TRAIL SUITE 100
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
Mailing
PO BOX 2303
GRAPEVINE, TX 76099
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 652909
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,432,566 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 13.3% vs 23.4% -10.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 5.3% vs 6.7% -1.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.67 vs 1.80 -1.13
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 20 0
Trailers 5 85 0
Trucks 0 1 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 22 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 15 15 0
OOS inspections 1 1 0
OOS percentage 6.67% 6.67% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
21
Drivers
30
Inspections
22
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
13.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
23 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a corporation based in GRAPEVINE, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 652909. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 30 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.3%. 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 overview

CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 30 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Grapevine, TX. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract (common and broker authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 350% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (11) and AL (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (68.4% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 6 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 13.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 49,680 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
5.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 49,680 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
13.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 49,680 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -6.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 7, 2004 to Aug 9, 2013 (3258 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 violations
2 OOS · 28.6%
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
Hours of Service
1 violation
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 9 2 22.2% Jul 1, 2025
Florida (FL) 2 0 0.0% Feb 4, 2026
Alabama (AL) 1 0 0.0% Dec 20, 2024
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Oct 22, 2024
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Nov 27, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% Jun 6, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 17
Great Dane 8
Hyundai Translead 6
International 3
Other 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.40 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.28 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 0.95 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 — 1.50 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86973441 Feb 4, 2026 FL 1 JASPER FL
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3790393 · 3AKJHHFGXSSWC9453
0 — No
86754807 Jan 8, 2026 FL 1 JASPER FL
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3790393 · 3AKJHHFGXSSWC9453
0 — No
86438231 Nov 27, 2025 GA 3 TEMPLE GA
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3790393 · 3AKJHHFGXSSWC9453
0 — No
85156862 Jul 1, 2025 TX 1 —
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3779504 · 3AKJHLDV0SSVC2870
0 — No
85074535 Jun 23, 2025 TX 1 tx-ih-0035-in-comal-co.-(178-197)
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3737105 · 3AKJHLDV2SSVC2868
1 396.3A1B No
85041843 Jun 19, 2025 TX 2 —
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3737089 · 3AKJHLDV3SSVC2846
1 383.23A2 Yes
85022636 Jun 18, 2025 TX 2 IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3790926 · 3AKJHHFG8SSWC9452
0 — No
84901405 Jun 6, 2025 MS 3 LEE COUNTY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3790392 · 3AKJHHFG6SSWC9451
0 — No
84354390 Mar 27, 2025 TX 2 tx-ih-0035w-in-tarrant-co.-(39-67
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2923445 · 3AKJHLDV2LSLV4784
2 392.16, 396.17C No
84170503 Mar 11, 2025 TX 2 IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3662850 · 3AKJGEFG5KSKL5672
0 — No
83896871 Feb 13, 2025 TX 2 IH45 NB WILMER SCALE
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1L74851 · 2HSCKAPR57C437830
0 — No
83829278 Feb 3, 2025 TX 1 tx-2900--heritage-pkwy
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1N36027 · 3HSDZAPR8KN071305
4 393.9, 393.9TS, 393.95F Yes
83459024 Dec 20, 2024 AL 3 ROADSIDE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3790392 · 3AKJHHFG6SSWC9451
0 — No
82962705 Oct 22, 2024 AR 2 HOPE AR
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3790393 · 3AKJHHFGXSSWC9453
1 395.8E-HOSPD No
82561387 Aug 31, 2024 TX 2 IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3231377 · 3HSDZAPR4NN603797
1 393.9(a) No
82062276 Jul 4, 2024 TX 2 tx-sh-0114-in-tarrant-co.-(604-61
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3231377 · 3HSDZAPR4NN603797
1 392.2 No
81891933 Jun 4, 2024 TX 2 —
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2787904 · 3AKJGEFG7KSKL5673
6 393.9(a), 393.75(c) Yes
81782161 May 23, 2024 AL 3 ROADSIDE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2964623 · 3AKJHHFG4LSMD3400
2 395.22(h)(4), 395.30(b)(1) No
81187499 Mar 22, 2024 TX 1 —
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2579129 · 3AKJGEDR8HSJB3171
3 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b) No
79798316 Sep 27, 2023 TX 1 1123 FM2205
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3105375 · 3AKJGEDV5KSKH4761
0 — No
78833934 May 30, 2023 TX 3 tx-ih-0035-in-williamson-co.-(252
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 3105375 · 3AKJGEDV5KSKH4761
1 392.2 No
78569281 May 8, 2023 GA 2 INTERSTATE HWY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2964626 · 3AKJHHFG8LSMD3402
1 393.203(c) No
Recent Crashes (23 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AL0002671319 Jul 4, 2022 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX63OFHQE1WA Aug 20, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX638CHQE1SU Aug 2, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8469444608 Nov 16, 2018 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL0008684168 Jul 17, 2018 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX4UVCHQE1KR Mar 21, 2017 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX4T7EHQE15I Jan 16, 2017 TX 0 1 No No Injury
TN0300299623 Aug 16, 2016 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR2016505407 Mar 25, 2016 AR 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX4JG7HQE1UF Jan 24, 2016 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX3L89HQE1UR Aug 22, 2012 TX 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX3HKAHQE1ZZ Mar 1, 2012 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901272037 Jan 25, 2010 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX2455229001 Dec 10, 2009 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR0009071301 Nov 10, 2009 AR 4 2 Yes No Fatal
LA0009188608 Aug 13, 2009 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL009516804A Jul 7, 2009 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL7704695809 Jun 18, 2009 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245491003C Feb 13, 2009 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR0004073316 Dec 23, 2004 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245332000S Sep 15, 2004 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX245266101B Oct 9, 2002 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX009046829A Mar 1, 1999 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC307437
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 28, 2016 MC307437-B VOL REVOCATION VOL →
Dec 23, 2013 MC307437-B CPL LICENSE CPL →
Aug 9, 2013 MC307437-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500013507 91X $2,000,000 Oct 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP43703A 91X $1,000,000 Sep 14, 2018 On file ACTIVE
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION 20131016695 84 — Oct 17, 2013 On file ACTIVE
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 0457NMP09RTS6169 CARGO — Jun 13, 2010 Jun 13, 2011 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 0457NMP08ARTS6169 CARGO — Jun 13, 2009 Jun 13, 2010 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP 6696819-00 CARGO — Aug 27, 2004 Jun 13, 2009 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON MTC10344 CARGO — Aug 28, 2003 Aug 28, 2004 CANCELLED
THE TRAVELERS LLOYDS INS. CO. QT660-490D939-3-TLC-01 CARGO — Aug 1, 2001 Aug 28, 2003 REPLACED
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Z35726 BIPD/Primary — Mar 15, 2001 Sep 14, 2018 REPLACED
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Z35726 BIPD/Primary — Mar 15, 2001 Mar 15, 2001 REPLACED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BAO 52 31 54 12 BIPD/Primary — Dec 30, 1997 May 19, 2001 CANCELLED
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO BAO 52 31 54 12 BIPD/Primary — Dec 30, 1997 Dec 30, 1997 REPLACED
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO FTC000852 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 1997 Dec 30, 1997 REPLACED
XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY AL304049 CARGO — May 1, 1996 Aug 1, 2001 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY SRB3562846 BIPD — Oct 1, 1995 Nov 19, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 14, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 28, 2016
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  3. Aug 9, 2013
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Jun 13, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  5. Jun 13, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  6. Jun 13, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  7. Sep 7, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Sep 7, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Sep 7, 2004
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 3258 days (through Aug 9, 2013)
  10. Aug 28, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  11. Aug 28, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS LLOYDS INS. CO.
  12. Dec 2, 2002
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Aug 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jul 9, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. May 19, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  16. Mar 15, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jan 9, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Dec 30, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
  19. Dec 30, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
  20. Nov 19, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE AL 2 0
JASPER FL FL 2 0
IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE TX 2 0
HOPE AR AR 1 0
INTERSTATE HWY GA 1 0
TEMPLE GA GA 1 0
LEE COUNTY MS 1 0
1123 FM2205 TX 1 0
IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE TX 1 0
IH45 NB WILMER SCALE TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 6 1
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(c) Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
395.22(h)(4) Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids Hours of Service 1 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 1 0
396.5(b) Fuel system leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

Is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 652909 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's safety rating? ▾
CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC had? ▾
22 roadside inspections are on file for CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 13.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC based? ▾
CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1065 TEXAN TRAIL SUITE 100, GRAPEVINE, Texas 76051. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC307437). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC operate? ▾
CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC self-reports 21 power units and 30 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC had any crashes? ▾
23 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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