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CAVALIER TRANSPORTATION INC
Willshire, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 292096 · MC 188969
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1986
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-188969 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7.7% OOS · 39 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 14 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 15, 2012; first granted March 5, 1986 (40 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC188969
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPOH0560143612
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
292096
MC Number
MC-188969
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 12, 1987
Authority First Granted
March 5, 1986
Authority Reinstated
August 15, 2012
Annual Mileage
992,326 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
10991 St Rt 49, Willshire, OH 45898
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Greg Van Trees
Officer 2
Jason Van Trees
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.7% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
19th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | AL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 18, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 6, 2024 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH9
TN7
KY6
MI4
AL3
IN3
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
14
Tractor
13
Semi-trailer
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG7GLGY3671 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXNJ491536 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2LJ314161 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XX7R193052 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7NJ132808 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG2GSGX9743 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5320LM018500 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321HM010722 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325JM011863 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5328LM018499 | 3 | — |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG9GLGY3557 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD59GSHD8620 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322LM018501 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323HM010723 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5326EM002837 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5327JM011864 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG5GLGY3670 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG8GLGY3484 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth W990 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X7VJ252768 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2NR477087 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXLR314197 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8LJ390431 | 1 | 1 |
| Vanr | Semi-trailer | 2SHSR5324VS008306 | 1 | — |
| Van Guard | Semi-trailer | 2SHSR5327VS008302 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5320GM006885 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321MM023836 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323MM023837 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323NL026566 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5328FM004610 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR532XNL026564 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | 1785006347 | HANCEVILLE AL | III | — | — | KOCH FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKYD49XXNJ491536 2SHSR5320TS007585 |
OH PXB2311 OH TUD1465 |
| October 7, 2026 | I01R750108 | LEXINGTON TN | I | 3 | — | SWEET LIFE LLC KROGER CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKYD49XXNJ491536 2SHSR5320TS007585 |
OH PXB2311 OH TUD1465 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | BESSJ01734 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANR |
1FUJGLBG7GLGY3671 2SHSR5324VS008306 |
OH PWJ4977 OH TUF4138 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| August 30, 2026 | I039583921 | ARDMORE TN | I | — | — | KOCH FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VAN GUARD |
1XK1D49X7VJ252768 2SHSR5327VS008302 |
OH V485760 OH TUF4134 |
| June 11, 2026 | I030F11974 | ARDMORE TN | I | 1 | 1 | KOCH FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKYDP9X8LJ390431 UNKNOWN |
OH PXE0019 OH QZ2125 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 3259000555 | FINDLAY OH | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJGLD59GSHD8620 527SR5326EM002837 |
OH PWH3139 OH TUB3658 |
| May 15, 2026 | 8290001370 | WINCHESTER IN | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1FUJGLBG7GLGY3671 527SR5320GM006885 |
OH PWJ4977 OH TQP9928 |
| May 13, 2026 | 3288001742 | OREGONIA OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1FUJGLBG9GLGY3557 527SR5325JM011863 |
OH PXD7500 OH TQZ2125 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | I01R020603 | PIPERTON TN | II | 1 | — | KOCH FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1XKYDP9X7NJ132808 527SR5322LM018501 |
OH PXB2623 OH TRJ1146 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | CV41884321 | SMITHS GROVE, KY | III | — | — | KF MS DISTRUBUTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1XKYD49XXNJ491536 527SR5325JM011863 |
OH PXB2311 OH TQZ2125 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| KOCH FOODS | 6 | October 9, 2026 |
| KF MS DISTRIBUTION CENTER | 4 | August 13, 2025 |
| TYSON | 3 | October 2, 2025 |
| SWEET LIFE LLC KROGER CO. | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| KF MS DISTRUBUTION | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| KAISER PICKLES LLC | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| INDIANA KITCHEN | 1 | November 4, 2025 |
| KOCK FOOD | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| KOCH FOODS PLANT A | 1 | June 14, 2025 |
| KROGER | 1 | March 14, 2025 |
| AMERICOLD | 1 | December 17, 2024 |
| E080110712 | 1 | September 12, 2024 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 20, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 15, 2012 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 17, 1992 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| December 17, 1992 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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6250 SHILOH RD STE 230, Alpharetta, GA, 30005-8434
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