CHAMPION AUTO CARRIERS INC
USDOT 800168 • 11925 THOMPSON RANCH ROAD, EL MIRAGE, AZ, 85335
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-356186 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0193427001 | ON FILE | May 1, 2024 | May 30, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660 9475B479 | ON FILE | May 1, 2008 | Nov 2, 2014 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0193427001 | REPLACED | May 1, 2024 | May 16, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT00469A | CANCELLED | May 1, 2023 | May 28, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT00469A | REPLACED | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0018780001 | REPLACED | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF007371 | REPLACED | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0002309 | REPLACED | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF661678 | REPLACED | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0002167 | REPLACED | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF607913 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2008 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF607913 | REPLACED | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2011 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATR004977-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2008 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT763248-4605-051 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2005 | May 30, 2007 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT763248-4605-051 | REPLACED | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2007 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | 1080501572 | REPLACED | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2005 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | 1080501572 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2003 | May 15, 2005 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 1080501894 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1080501572 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2002 | Apr 2, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080501572 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 1080501894 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1080501572 | REPLACED | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2002 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | 1080501894 | REPLACED | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2002 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | 1080501894 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2002 | Apr 2, 2003 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7632481399-001 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2000 | Jun 8, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT763248119-991 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 1999 | Jun 18, 2002 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7632486099-991 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 1999 | Jun 3, 1999 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7632486099-991 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 1999 | Apr 15, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0193427001 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0193427001 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT00469A | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT00469A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0018780001 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF007371 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002309 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF661678 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 9475B479 | CARGO | Nov 2, 2014 | Nov 2, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0002167 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF607913 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF607913 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | ATR004977-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT763248-4605-051 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2007 | May 30, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT763248-4605-051 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 1080501572 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2005 | May 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 1080501572 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080501894 | CARGO | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080501572 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080501894 | CARGO | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 1080501572 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 1080501894 | CARGO | Apr 2, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT763248119-991 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2002 | Jun 18, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 1080501572 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 1080501894 | CARGO | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7632481399-001 | CARGO | Jun 8, 2001 | Jun 8, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7632486099-991 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 1999 | Jun 3, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7632486099-991 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 1999 | Apr 15, 1999 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC356186 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2025 |
| MC356186 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2011 |
| MC356186 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2008 |
| MC356186 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2005 |
| MC356186 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 6, 1999 | — | 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
13 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 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 (29 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US-60 nonCard @ M115 | ...660099 | CHAMPION AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 24, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURNSVILLE | Buck Hill Rd | ...683778 | CHAMPION AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 26, 2023 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 0094 | — | CHAMPION AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 1, 2023 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALBUQUERQUE | WOODWARD RD SE & BROADWAY BLVD SE | ...HZ2238 | CHAMPION AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 23, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10 NONCARD@M164 | ...181270 | CHAMPION AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 10, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROGERS | MNTH 101 | ...NC3705 | CHAMPION AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 3, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2017 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2017 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2017 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2016 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2013 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2010 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2010 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2010 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2009 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2009 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2008 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events