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CHEOAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
Robbinsville, NC
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 390031
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
60.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
390031
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 17, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 17, 1990
Annual Mileage
16,329 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1727 Tallulah Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Huelena Nichols
Officer 2
Jo D Shuler
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
60.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | GA | — | 1 | 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
GA4
NC1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4NY4SM001010 | 3 | 2 |
| Lindell | Semi-trailer | 1Z92964167E094043 | 3 | 2 |
| Othr | — | 17YBP20227B035665 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Ford LT8501 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FDZW86F7WVA36212 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1GB4WREY5RF207081 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | 0006905986 | MURPHY NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET OTHR |
1GB4WREY5RF207081 17YBP20227B035665 |
NC VS6842 NC CR91699 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | I031J92354 | KNOXVILLE TN | II | 5 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK LINDELL |
1M1PN4NY4SM001010 1Z92964167E094043 |
NC TE1523 NC CM53308 |
| 393.205A-WRLR | OOSWheel/Rim - Lock or side ring damaged/improperly seated | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | Tires | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | 1279000713 | RUTLEDGE GA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK LIDDELL TR |
1M1PN4NY4SM001010 1Z92964167E094043 |
NC TE1523 NC CM53308 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | 1356001195 | BISHOP GA | III | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDZW86F7WVA36212 |
NC VB-1771 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| December 4, 2024 | 1332000572 | ATLANTA GA | II | 10 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK LIDDELL |
1M1PN4NY4SM001010 1Z92964167E094043 |
NC TE1523 NC CM53308 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 8, 2024 | 1237000084 | MILNER GA | II | 7 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT PRENTICE |
2XP5DU9X74M816132 2384PP63090 |
GA PX810Q GA EXEMPT |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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