Cherokee Distributing Company Safety Record
DOT# 1799691 · Knoxville, TN 37919 · 8655887641
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 01/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cherokee Distributing Company (DOT# 1799691) in Knoxville, Tennessee has 52 inspections on record with 23 violations and a 13.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
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.
Violation Categories · 23 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.
Inspection History · 52 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/15/2025 | TN | 3 | 0 |
| 07/18/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/16/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/30/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/30/2025 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 06/20/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/06/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-JAN-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-DEC-24 | TN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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.