CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
652909
MC Number
307437
Fleet Size
21
Total Drivers
30
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in GRAPEVINE, Texas, operating 21 power units with 30 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 17 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Texas is 13.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.6% across 182,499 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
17
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 1, 2024
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION — eff. Oct 17, 2013
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC (USDOT #652909) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's safety record?
CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC has 17 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC operate?
CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC operates 21 power units with 30 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC located?
CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is based in GRAPEVINE, Texas at 1065 TEXAN TRAIL SUITE 100, 76051. Phone: (800) 225-2836.
What are CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's out-of-service rates?
CHALLENGER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.9%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 7.7%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.