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CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC

300 MAPLE GROVE ROAD · Cambridge, ON N3E 1B7

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(519) 653-9770 Tap to call
  • MC #171459
  • USDOT #247765 USDOT Active
  • 933
    Power Units
  • 675
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a Cambridge, ON freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Ontario. This company has 933 truck(s) in their fleet and 675 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-171459 and their USDOT number is 247765.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/06/2025 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/06/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 56,218,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Mobile Homes
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • U.S. Mail
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New York — 189 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 39 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 21 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 16 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 16 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 32 states over the past 24 months: NY (189), MI (53), KY (39), NM (30), OH (24), WA (21), NC (16), CA (13), TN (12), TX (10), IN (9), ID (7), +20 more. Home base: Cambridge, Ontario.

Safety Record

32 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 13
    Tow
  • 16
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.5 36 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 8 Vehicle Maintenance 2.02 90 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 481
    Total
  • 347
    Clean
  • 134
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 76 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 13

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other8× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway5× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 35

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured17× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19975× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative11× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative9× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 6

Locations

Physical Address
CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
300 MAPLE GROVE ROAD
CAMBRIDGE, ON N3E 1B7
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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