Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
16 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1988863 · MC-866898 ·
Challenger Transport Inc
16 power unitsavg 6.2 yrLocal · 1 statesJOHNSONBURG, PA94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-866898 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
16Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 17 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2010.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 47 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1988863) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE effective Jul 1, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 31 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 16 power units and 16 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 2, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 1988863, and its motor carrier number is MC-866898.
Is CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC has a 7.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 47 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC operates 16 power units and 16 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC based?
CHALLENGER TRANSPORT INC is based in JOHNSONBURG, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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