What is Cheney Trucking's safety grade?

Cheney Trucking has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. 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 Cheney Trucking have?

Cheney Trucking has 5 inspections on record with a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 20.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 23 violations.

Has Cheney Trucking been involved in any crashes?

Cheney Trucking has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Cheney Trucking have active authority and insurance?

Cheney Trucking has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Cheney Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 3217453 · Belle Fourche, SD 57717-6130 · 6055690469

Legal name: Jonathan Cheney

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 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, Cheney Trucking (DOT# 3217453) in Belle Fourche, South Dakota has 5 inspections on record with 23 violations and a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

5 Inspections

60.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

2 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 60.0%

Carrier: 60.0% (3 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 20.0%

Carrier: 20.0% (1 of 5) National: 6.4%

5% OOS rate better than 5% of carriers in South Dakota

24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in South Dakota

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.

23 total violations across 5 inspections

4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 5 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 3 states: MT, SD, WY

Level 1: 1 (20%) Level 2: 3 (60%) Level 3: 1 (20%)

2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/10/2026	SD	2	0	0
12/09/2025	MT	2	0	0
12/09/2025	MT	2	1	0
10/19/2024	SD	3	0	0
03/04/2024	WY	1	2	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 MC1015794

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	United Financial Casualty Company	$750	02/06/2019

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 2

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 11/30/2018

MCS-150 Filed 20250521 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 57,000

Address 11684 Snoma Rd, Belle Fourche, SD 57717-6130