Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC Safety Record

DOT# 154922 · Stockton, CA 95205 · 2094447323

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC (DOT# 154922) in Stockton, California has 810 inspections on record with 487 violations and a 8.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 13 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

810 Inspections
8.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
13 Crashes
238 Power Units

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 8.8%
Carrier: 8.8% (71 of 810) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.2%
Carrier: 0.2% (2 of 810) National: 6.4%
63% OOS rate better than 63% of carriers in California
17% crash rate better than 17% of carriers in California

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.

487 total violations across 810 inspections
83 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
350
Unsafe Driving
110
Hours of Service
21
Driver Fitness
2
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
2

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 8 states: AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA
Level 1: 463 (57%) Level 2: 231 (29%) Level 3: 116 (14%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/25/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/24/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/19/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/19/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/18/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/17/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/17/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/13/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/13/2026 CA 2 0 0
3 injury crashes
31-JAN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-JAN-25 CA 0 0 0
30-OCT-24 CA 0 0 0
25-SEP-24 CA 0 0 0
25-SEP-24 CA 0 1 0
21-NOV-25 CA 0 0 0
16-APR-24 CA 0 0 0
15-JAN-26 CA 0 0 0
13-FEB-25 CA 0 1 0
11-JUL-24 CA 0 0 0
11-APR-24 CA 0 0 0

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 MC138543
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. $1,000 10/01/2023

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 238
Drivers 188
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260227 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 15,324,703
Address 3655 Cherokee Road, Stockton, CA 95205