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Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Cambridge, ON

CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC

Name: CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
Address: 300 MAPLE GROVE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, ON, N3E 1B7, CA
Telephone: (519) 653-9770

300 MAPLE GROVE ROAD · Cambridge, ON N3E 1B7

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #171459
USDOT #247765 USDOT Active

833
Power Units
831
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 833 truck(s) in their fleet and 831 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 Jun 27, 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
Building Materials
Mobile Homes
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment
Grain, Feed, Hay
Meat
Garbage/Refuse
U.S. Mail
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
4
Injury
9
Tow
14
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.41 32 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 9 Vehicle Maintenance 1.75 76 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

456
Total
339
Clean
117
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 72 unique codes

Critical 15

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 ATIS6× OOS×6 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
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× 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
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 11

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other7× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

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
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 34

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× 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 secured14× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.3× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× 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.1× 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.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-BMBCHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× 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
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× 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) inoperative9× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative8× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× 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
393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 6

172.516C5-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally, reading from left to right2× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).1× SW 5
172.516A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces.1× SW 5
177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind2× SW 3
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

CHALLENGER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
300 MAPLE GROVE ROAD
CAMBRIDGE, ON N3E 1B7

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 72 unique codes

Critical 15

Unsafe Driving 11

Hours of Service 6

Vehicle Maintenance 34

Hazardous Materials 6

Locations

Related Companies

Same physical address 3

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