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Carrier profile · USDOT 652909 · MC-307437 · Updated 06/13/2026

CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

21 power unitsavg 6.1 yrRegional · 6 statesGRAPEVINE, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-307437 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkschallengerfreight.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(800) 225-2836Email dispatchtruck@challengerfreight.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority29 yr active
since 1996
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo14.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.1 yr

Model years 2001–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

29 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 29-yr authority, 14% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC safe to work with?

Is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC safe to load? CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 652909, MC-307437) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in GRAPEVINE, TX, operating 21 power units and 30 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 23 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 14.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
CFCHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC 88
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Frequently asked

What is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number?

CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number is 652909, and its motor carrier number is MC-307437.

Is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's safety record?

CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's fleet?

CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC operates 21 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC based?

CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is based in GRAPEVINE, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.