Challenger Motor Freight INC
Cambridge, ON
Profile data updated Jul 28, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
833
Power Units
831
Drivers
FMCSA since 1984 (42 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1984. Based in Cambridge, ON, they operate a fleet of 833 power units with 831 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Movers, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy, Oversize and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Challenger Motor Freight INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Tractors | 811 | 0 | 0 | 811 |
| Trailers | 2,200 | 0 | 0 | 2,200 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Challenger Motor Freight INC is authorized to transport the following 23 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 831
MCS-150 Mileage: 56,218,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
831
Total Drivers
831
CDL Drivers
831
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
266 trucks and 385 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 25, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Hyundai Translead Trailers, Stoughton Trailers, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 384 SEMI-TRAILER, 266 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 FULL TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 384 | 59% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 266 | 41% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (385 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 384 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 177 |
| Stoughton | 144 |
| Unpublishe | 15 |
| Manac | 8 |
| Reitnouer | 8 |
| Wabash | 6 |
| Mntr | 5 |
| Rntr | 4 |
| Utility Trailer | 3 |
| UNK | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Challenger | 1 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
| Innovative | 1 |
| Hyundai De | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 356 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 22 |
| Tank Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 358 |
| 52 ft | 17 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 54 ft | 1 |
| 42 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 358 |
| 3 axles | 12 |
| 5 axles | 6 |
| 4 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 184 | 28% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 145 | 22% |
| Volvo Truck | 118 | 18% |
| Freightliner | 109 | 17% |
| Kenworth | 29 | 4% |
| Manac | 18 | 3% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 12 | 2% |
| Manac Trailers Usa | 10 | 2% |
| Mack | 4 | 1% |
| Peterbilt | 4 | 1% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 3 | 0% |
| International | 3 | 0% |
| Wabash Vans | 3 | 0% |
| Innovative Trailer Design Industries | 2 | 0% |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | 0% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 0% |
| Reitnouer | 1 | 0% |
| Mercedes-benz | 1 | 0% |
| Wabash | 1 | 0% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB23031 | ON | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| N9795C | ON | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PB37835 | ON | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| S1518S | ON | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PB11497 | ON | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| PA37053 | ON | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| Y5439L | ON | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| M4876Z | ON | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PA44943 | ON | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| S1412S | ON | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PA23364 | ON | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| X6137E | ON | Innovative SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PA78426 | ON | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| P9325D | ON | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PB23724 | ON | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| PA93497 | ON | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| PA42668 | ON | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| T7093C | ON | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| PA52791 | ON | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| P9297D | ON | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
Plate registrations span 8 states: ON (639) · OT (4) · QC (3) · OH (1) · PA (1) · NC (1) · ME (1) · RI (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 651)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
451
Inspections
24 months
227
Violations
Total found
23
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.0%)
✓ Better than national average (-16.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | NM | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/23/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | MN | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | NY | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 07/07/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/28/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 451 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$5 Million
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Filed — amount not reported
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 9808611 | $5 Million | 05/01/2026 |
| Bond / Surety | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 84 | 105829051 (10031478) | — | 10/01/2013 |
View Insurance History (19 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444 | 05/01/2013 | 12/11/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 12/06/2003 | 12/07/2005 | TERM/CANCL | ||
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 12/06/2003 | 12/06/2005 | TERM/REPL | ||
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SZ5425 (10023285) | 12/06/2005 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444 | 05/01/2017 | 07/12/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | TP1-000166 | 07/01/1992 | 07/01/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | TP1-000167 | 07/01/1992 | 07/01/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-850040 | 03/01/2007 | 06/03/2011 | CANCEL | |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P04180904 | 05/01/2024 | 05/27/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P04180904 | 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P04180904 | 05/01/2024 | 05/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444 | 07/12/2023 | 05/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444 | 12/11/2013 | 05/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444 | 05/01/2012 | 05/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | 03/01/2007 | 05/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203313 | 01/02/2002 | 03/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M 900385 | 01/01/2002 | 03/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203313 | 07/01/1995 | 01/02/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M 900385 | 07/01/1995 | 01/01/2002 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
13
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
10
Injuries
12
Tow-Aways
13 FMCSA-recordable · 12 state-recordable
Of 13 reported crashes: 4 in adverse weather · 4 on adverse road surfaces · 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | OH | CINCINNATI, OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/26/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 01/25/2026 | OH | DINSMORE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Snow · Snow · Daylight |
| 12/02/2025 | OH | PROVIDENCE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Snow · Snow · Dark — unlit |
| 12/02/2025 | PA | EMMAUS BOROUGH, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Snow · Standing or moving water · Daylight |
| 09/22/2025 | OH | COLUMBUS, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 07/25/2025 | OH | ORANGE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/10/2025 | IN | CHESTERTON(PORTER), IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/26/2025 | OH | DELAWARE, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 11/25/2024 | IL | IRVINGTON TWP, IL | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dawn |
| 11/17/2024 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 4 | 3 | 3 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/07/2024 | NY | NY | 1 | 0 | 5 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/05/2024 | NC | DURHAM, NC | 3 | 0 | 1 | No | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Movers, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy, Oversize and Doubles/Triples.
Is CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's authority currently active?
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC been in business?
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1984, making their authority approximately 42 years, 1 month old.
Where is CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC located?
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is physically located at 300 MAPLE GROVE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, ON N3E 1B7.
Roadside Inspection History 451 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC has been inspected 451 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NY, MI, KY. Out of these, 19 inspections (about 4%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-23 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-07 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-28 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-24 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | ND | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
Showing 25 of 451 inspections. View full history →
Roadside Violation Profile
160 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC, of which 18 (11%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 102 | 14 |
| Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 2 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 10 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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