What is Challenger Freights LLC's safety grade?

Challenger Freights LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Challenger Freights LLC have?

Challenger Freights LLC has 9 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 44.4% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 32 violations.

Has Challenger Freights LLC been involved in any crashes?

Challenger Freights LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Challenger Freights LLC have active authority and insurance?

Challenger Freights LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Challenger Freights LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3599580 · Thornton, CO 80602 · 7207197550

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 07/29/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Challenger Freights LLC (DOT# 3599580) in Thornton, Colorado has 9 inspections on record with 32 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

9 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

10 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 9) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 44.4%

Carrier: 44.4% (4 of 9) National: 6.4%

68% OOS rate better than 68% of carriers in Colorado

23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Colorado

Violation Categories · 32 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

32 total violations across 9 inspections

4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 9 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: CO, IA, NE, NM, WY

Level 1: 1 (11%) Level 2: 1 (11%) Level 3: 7 (78%)

Date	State	Level	Drv OOS
07/29/2025	CO	3	1
07/24/2025	CO	3	0
05/15/2025	WY	1	1
03/22/2025	CO	3	0
02/25/2025	IA	3	1
08/21/2024	NM	2	0
08/21/2024	CO	3	0
10/24/2023	NE	3	0
09/19/2023	CO	3	1

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1222149

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Canal Insurance Co.	$750	03/03/2026

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 10

Drivers 10

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 03/28/2021

MCS-150 Filed 20251119 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 38,798

Address 12731 Ivanhoe St, Thornton, CO 80602