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Carrier profile · USDOT 247765 · MC-171459 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
833 power unitsNational · 32 statesCAMBRIDGE, ON88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-171459 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
833Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 760 inspections.
USDOT registration4242 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo6.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal2222
14 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
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Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 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 as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 453 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 274 vehicle-level and 453 driver-level — across 32 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 22 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 833 power units and 831 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 6, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 25, 1995 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 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?
As of Jun 13, 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 6.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 760 roadside inspections, with 14 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 831 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.