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CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Grapevine, TX
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 652909 · MC 307437
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-307437 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Gemini Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
18.8% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC307437
Surety Bond
Bond on file with American Alternative Insurance Corporation, since October 17, 2013
Authority Age
10 yrs, 6 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC307437
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Gemini Insurance Company
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy GSV500013507
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP43703A
American Alternative Insurance Corporation
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 20131016695
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$3,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
652909
MC Number
MC-307437
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 1, 1996
Authority Granted
April 28, 2016
Annual Mileage
1,961,127 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
1065 Texan Trail Suite 100, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Chris Hazel
Officer 2
Bart Wilson
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsIntermodalDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
18.8% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
47th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX14
AL2
FL2
GA2
AR1
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Dry Van
10
Intermodal Chassis
1
Sedan/Saloon
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFGXSSWC9453 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621RK608206 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0623RK608207 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627RK611515 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG6SSWC9451 | 2 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4NN603797 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN071305 | 2 | 2 |
| Stou | Intermodal Chassis | 1DW1C40231E468596 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0622FJ649655 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625KJ136586 | 1 | — |
Show all 29 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XHT110787 | 1 | — |
| Othr | — | 1HZV41205F1008202 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7GL909684 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | Sedan/Saloon · Class 1 | 1N4BL4EV5LC160430 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCKAPR57C437830 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEFG5KSKL5672 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEFG7KSKL5673 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7KDLG7096 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG4LSMD3400 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8SSWC9452 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0SSVC2870 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2LSLV4784 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2SSVC2868 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3SSVC2846 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4KR113102 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8KR112941 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8KR112986 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3RN095151 | 1 | 1 |
| Hyun | — | 5K6SB222451060410 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | C200001185 | OK, OK | III | — | — | GE APPLIANCES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRTV HYTR |
3AKJHLDVXSSVC2858 3H3V532K7RS119308 |
IN 3737148 TN 455933T |
| July 21, 2026 | V262484268 | IH30 EB MT PLEASANT SCALE, TX | II | — | — | CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR7KDLG7096 1GRAP062XHT110787 |
IN 3857504 OK 8685KO |
| July 1, 2026 | 7GUE9DQSMI | TW-PGBT IN DALLAS CO. (895-165, TX | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR3RN095151 1JJV532D7GL909684 |
IN 3538230 OK BU5963 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 1465000645 | JACKSON GA | III | 1 | — | HONEYWELL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFGXSSWC9453 1GR1P0627RK611515 |
IN 3790393 TN 398662T |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 3137009552 | JASPER FL | I | — | — | ALS R&O | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFGXSSWC9453 1GR1P0621RK608206 |
IN 3790393 TN 398621T |
| January 8, 2026 | 3886001433 | JASPER FL | I | — | — | HONEYWELL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFGXSSWC9453 1GR1P0623RK608207 |
IN 3790393 TN 398622T |
| November 27, 2025 | 1414000976 | TEMPLE GA | III | — | — | HONEYWELL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFGXSSWC9453 1GR1P0621RK608206 |
IN 3790393 TN 398621T |
| July 1, 2025 | V251927561 | 390M IH35E NB, TX | I | — | — | DROP OFF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV0SSVC2870 3H3V532C8KR112941 |
IN 3779504 OK CC3340 |
| June 23, 2025 | 76HB9DUG1E | IH-0035 IN COMAL CO. (178-197), TX | I | 1 | — | CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUTION | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV2SSVC2868 1GRAP0622FJ649655 |
IN 3737105 OK BN3686 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 19, 2025 | V251923080 | SH 114 WB FR @ FM 15, TX | II | 1 | 1 | CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHLDV3SSVC2846 |
IN 3737089 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| HONEYWELL | 3 | May 13, 2026 |
| ALS R&O | 2 | February 4, 2026 |
| GE APPLIANCES | 1 | October 27, 2026 |
| CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUTION | 1 | June 23, 2025 |
| CFS | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| CHALLENGER FRIEGHT SYSTEMS INC | 1 | October 22, 2024 |
| TRIPLETT | 1 | August 31, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2016 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| April 28, 2016 | Inactive GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 23, 2013 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| August 9, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 7, 2004 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 2, 2002 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 2, 2002 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 9, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 15, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| October 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 14, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Great West Casualty Co | |
| August 2, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
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