Cheema Safety Record
DOT# 3296644 · Sterling, VA 20166 · 5715249723
Legal name: Cheema Transportation LLC
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/15/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cheema (DOT# 3296644) in Sterling, Virginia has 57 inspections on record with 96 violations and a 15.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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 · 96 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 · 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | AZ | 1 | 3 |
| 02/17/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/06/2026 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 02/05/2026 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 01/19/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 01/17/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 01/16/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/09/2026 | PA | 0 | 3 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-JAN-26 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28-JUL-24 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-APR-25 | OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, INC | $750 |
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.