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Freight Carrier · Romulus, MI

CHAMPION TRUCK LINE INC

Name: CHAMPION TRUCK LINE INC
Address: 28701 HILDEBRANT ST, ROMULUS, MI, 48174, US
Telephone: (734) 494-2551

28701 HILDEBRANT ST · Romulus, MI 48174

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #535892
USDOT #1419850 USDOT Active

29
Power Units
29
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

CHAMPION TRUCK LINE INC is a Romulus, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 29 truck(s) in their fleet and 29 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-535892 and their USDOT number is 1419850.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/20/2026 · last updated Sep 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 862,981 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: MI (12), OH (9), TN (1), IN (1). Home base: Romulus, Michigan.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.68 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.3 1 Vehicle Maintenance 9.47 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.24 1

Inspection Summary

23
Total
9
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 7

393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× SW 8
393.120D-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Hours of Service 1

395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

CHAMPION TRUCK LINE INC
28701 HILDEBRANT ST
ROMULUS, MI 48174

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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