HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/247765-challenger-motor-freight-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC171459
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (519) 653-9770, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC171459.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC171459 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 9808611 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC171459 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 105829051 (10031478) · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
21 of 296 · Ontario avg 16.1%
1 of 478 · Ontario avg 2.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ontario average covers 27,969 vehicle and 49,073 driver inspections of all Ontario-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
183 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 23 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 252 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ontario share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 123 | 19 | 67.2% | 62.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | 21.9% | 16.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 10 | 2 | 5.5% | 1.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 2 | 5.5% | 18.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 17 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 11 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 9 | 9 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 9 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 8 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLUP | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSURR | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ontario column is the mix across all Ontario-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Lowell Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Liberty (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Lebanon, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Lafayette, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Gaston, IN | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2026 | Auburn Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Cincinnati, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Dinsmore (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Providence (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 247765 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC171459 |
| Legal name | CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 933 |
| Drivers | 675 |
| Annual mileage | 56,218,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 25, 1995) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 15, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 6, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
Is CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's operating authority allow?
MC171459: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 247765. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (519) 653-9770, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC171459, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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