CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

DOT 652909 MC 307437 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
24 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 16.67% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 16.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
21 units

Drivers: 30

Trailers: 5 (5 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1065 TEXAN TRAIL SUITE 100, GRAPEVINE, TX, 76051

Phone Number

(800) 225-2836

Mailing Address

PO BOX 2303, GRAPEVINE, TX, 76099

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(817) 424-8484

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
29 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
23 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

Inactive
12 yrs, 7 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-04-28 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2013-08-09 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2004-09-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2002-12-02 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2001-07-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-01-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC307437 2004-09-07

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $3,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-10-01 BIPD/Excess GSV500013507 $2,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2018-09-14 BIPD/Primary MCP43703A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2013-10-17 Bond 20131016695 N/A AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2010-06-13 CARGO 0457NMP09RTS6169 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2011-06-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-13 CARGO 0457NMP08ARTS6169 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2010-06-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-08-27 CARGO IMP 6696819-00 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2009-06-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-08-28 CARGO MTC10344 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2004-08-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-08-01 CARGO QT660-490D939-3-TLC-01 $1,000,000 THE TRAVELERS LLOYDS INS. CO. 2003-08-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-03-15 BIPD/Primary Z35726 $1,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-09-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-12-30 BIPD/Primary BAO 52 31 54 12 $1,000,000 STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE … 1997-12-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-12-30 BIPD/Primary BAO 52 31 54 12 $1,000,000 OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 2001-05-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-08-01 BIPD/Primary FTC000852 $1,000,000 STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE … 1997-12-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-05-01 CARGO AL304049 $1,000,000 XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-10-01 BIPD SRB3562846 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY 1997-11-19 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

16.67%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

24 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

16.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

6 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 24 Last inspection: Jul 21, 2026 Total crashes: 24

FMCSA Inspection Records (24 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 21, 2026

V262484268

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJGLDR...

Jul 1, 2026

7GUE9DQSMI

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX ITNL 3HSDZAPR...

May 13, 2026

1465000645

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

Feb 4, 2026

3137009552

Level 1 FL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

Jan 8, 2026

3886001433

Level 1 FL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

Nov 27, 2025

1414000976

Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

Jul 1, 2025

V251927561

Level 1 TX FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Jun 23, 2025

76HB9DUG1E

1 viol.
Level 1 TX FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Jun 19, 2025

V251923080

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Jun 18, 2025

V251918078

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHHFG...

Jun 6, 2025

1029015271

Level 3 MS FRHT 3AKJHHFG...

Mar 27, 2025

741G9DDS9N

2 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Mar 11, 2025

V251812192

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJGEFG...

Feb 13, 2025

V251786507

Level 2 TX INTL 2HSCKAPR...

Feb 3, 2025

72LA9DHT07

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...
Total Inspections

24

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

24

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (24 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 2, 2026

TX • TX7ENFHQE1DA

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 4, 2022

AL • AL0002671319

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2021

TX • TX63OFHQE1WA

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 2, 2021

TX • TX638CHQE1SU

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 16, 2018

FL • FL8469444608

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 17, 2018

AL • AL0008684168

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2017

TX • TX4UVCHQE1KR

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2017

TX • TX4T7EHQE15I

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Aug 16, 2016

TN • TN0300299623

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 25, 2016

AR • AR2016505407

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 24, 2016

TX • TX4JG7HQE1UF

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 22, 2012

TX • TX3L89HQE1UR

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 1, 2012

TX • TX3HKAHQE1ZZ

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 25, 2010

IN • IN0901272037

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 10, 2009

TX • TX2455229001

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

4

Injury Crashes

11

Total Crashes

24

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

17

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

24
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

21
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

21

0 owned

Trailers

5

5 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

30

CDL Drivers: 30
Interstate: 30
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

6

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 16.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 30
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Intermodal

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

21

Power Units

21

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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