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CHEROKEE TRUCK LINES LLC
Houston, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 719288 · MC 330795
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1998
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-330795 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
22.2% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 11 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 28, 2015; first granted February 25, 1998 (28 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC330795
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN398918
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
719288
MC Number
MC-330795
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 12, 1997
Authority First Granted
February 25, 1998
Authority Reinstated
May 28, 2015
Annual Mileage
212,087 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
13332 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77049
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Orelee B Fields
Officer 2
Howard Fields Sr
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
22.2% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
53rd 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
6 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA5
TX5
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0EN765191 | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W21L688522 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535BP165732 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 International L9227 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAPRX7C343661 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCNAPR65N002866 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W02L777491 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0GT192018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325GM607552 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326GM602134 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | LASAS00362 | SAINT LANDRY LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDJAPR0EN765191 5V8VC5326GM602134 |
TX R820807 IN P430489 |
| June 2, 2026 | LASAS00159 | SAINT LANDRY LA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSCNAPR65N002866 3H3V532C0GT192018 |
TX R820808 OK BU5752 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25 | Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - 25% or less ineffective on either side. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | V262319759 | 100 IH35 SB SVC RD, TX | II | 3 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSCEAPRX7C343661 1UYVS2535BP165732 |
TX R820809 TX 230B160 |
| 393.45PC | OOSBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | V262276669 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | XX | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDJAPR0EN765191 |
TX R820807 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | LASDS00637 | EGAN LA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDJAPR0EN765191 5V8VC5325GM607552 |
TX R820807 IN P489277 |
| November 19, 2025 | 7AMA9DCJ5X | 900 ANTOINE, TX | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSCNAPR65N002866 1JJV532W02L777491 |
TX R234877 OK BY7583 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 6, 2025 | LASDS00066 | RAYNE LA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDJAPR0EN765191 1JJV532W21L688522 |
TX R426471 TX R426471 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 27, 2025 | 74199DJY4X | 6300 S LAKE HOUSTON, TX | II | 4 | — | NEWPARK MATS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDJAPR0EN765191 1JJV532W21L688522 |
TX R426471 OK 7272KZ |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| March 21, 2025 | LAPLS00137 | DERIDDER LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSCEAPRX7C343661 1UYVS2535BP165732 |
TX R286293 TX 230B160 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 16, 2024 | V241517239 | SH 62, TX | II | 5 | 1 | X | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDJAPR0EN765191 |
TX R426471 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NEWPARK MATS | 1 | March 27, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 10, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 19, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 17, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 17, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 14, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 2, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 22, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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