Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
833 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 247765 · MC-171459 ·
Challenger Motor Freight Inc
833 power unitsavg 6.3 yrNational · 32 statesCAMBRIDGE, ON88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-171459 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
833Power units
286 observed · MCS-150
402Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 42 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1984.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 841 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
76 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC (USDOT 247765) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 478 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 297 vehicle-level and 478 driver-level — across 32 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 22 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 833 power units and 675 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 6, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 25, 1995 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 247765, and its motor carrier number is MC-171459.
Is CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's safety record?
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC has a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 841 roadside inspections, with 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's fleet?
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC operates 833 power units and 675 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC based?
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is based in CAMBRIDGE, ON, with roadside inspections recorded across 32 states.
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