CHAMPION TIRE & WHEEL INC
45-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Cornelius, NC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1156517
- MC
- MC465816
- Based
- Cornelius, NC
- Contact
- 7048922500 · todd@champtire.com
What this carrier is
CHAMPION TIRE & WHEEL INC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Cornelius, NC. Operating footprint: 45 power units, 42 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC465816 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: racing products & materials.
Fleet composition on file: 3 owned trucks, 37 owned tractors, 61 owned trailers, 5 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,001 motor carriers operating 45 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 31.25 | 44.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 | 13.06 | 7.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.46 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 78.75 | 2.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.80 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 45-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1156517: 27 inspections across 12 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 9, 2026 in NM.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 18 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 |
| Total violations | 29 (4 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Nov 14, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and other: racing products & materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,001 peer carriers operating 45 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 12 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 29 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 45 power units on file.
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