Cherokee National Safety Record

DOT# 2628661 · Gainesville, GA 30507 · 6787803700

B

Good safety record — scored 22/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 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 National (DOT# 2628661) in Gainesville, Georgia has 553 inspections on record with 656 violations and a 17.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 16 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

553 Inspections
17.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
16 Crashes
170 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 17.0%
Carrier: 17.0% (94 of 553) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.3%
Carrier: 3.3% (18 of 553) National: 6.4%
44% OOS rate better than 44% of carriers in Georgia
26% crash rate better than 26% of carriers in Georgia

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.

656 total violations across 553 inspections
123 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
290
Unsafe Driving
163
Hours of Service
166
Driver Fitness
7
Hazardous Materials
25
Other
5

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 43 states
Level 1: 119 (22%) Level 2: 204 (37%) Level 3: 230 (42%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 AL 3 0 0
03/24/2026 AL 3 0 0
03/15/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/11/2026 SC 2 0 0
03/09/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/07/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/04/2026 TX 3 0 0
03/02/2026 SC 2 0 0
02/26/2026 NM 3 0 0
02/25/2026 US 1 0 0
4 injury crashes
31-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-DEC-24 FL 0 0 0
30-MAY-24 GA 0 0 0
28-MAR-25 VA 0 1 0
28-DEC-25 FL 0 1 0
23-FEB-25 CA 0 0 0
20-MAY-24 CA 0 0 0
19-APR-25 GA 0 0 0
18-FEB-25 OK 0 0 0
13-NOV-25 GA 0 0 0
11-SEP-25 AL 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 MC914512
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 The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut $1,000 07/25/2019

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 170
Drivers 157
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 04/23/2015
MCS-150 Filed 20260217 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 13,500,000
Address 2251 Jesse Jewel Parkway Ne, Gainesville, GA 30507