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CHEROKEE TANK LINES INC
Blue Ridge, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 925509 · MC 399151
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-399151 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
6.7% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 17, 2008; first granted March 14, 2001 (25 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC399151
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TAP1000153-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
925509
MC Number
MC-399151
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 30, 2000
Authority First Granted
March 14, 2001
Authority Reinstated
March 17, 2008
Annual Mileage
1,113,278 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
4246 First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Shaunda Queen
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
4 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 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
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 9, 2024 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 20, 2024 | 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
NC8
GA2
KS1
KY1
MO1
MS1
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Semi-trailer
7
Tank
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X6PD860076 | 4 | 1 |
| Walk | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA44288N039965 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Walker NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB237KN091057 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X1GD361623 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X1JD498729 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4PD860075 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X8JD451147 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9XXGD361622 | 2 | — |
| Walk | Semi-trailer | 5WSAB4428JN090403 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Walker NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB239KN091058 | 2 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BCY6215JF0A1010 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1N9S34325YA044005 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS1432541027684 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2KJ296520 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X0KD616223 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2KD616224 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9XXJD498728 | 1 | 1 |
| Barb | Semi-trailer | 4BUEGD1B1SB954400 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAB4426JN090402 | 1 | — |
| Walk | Semi-trailer | 5WSAB442XJN090404 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | 0006900573 | FOUR OAKS NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WALKER |
1XPXDP9X6PD860076 5WSABB237KN091057 |
GA C905EB GA WIC529 |
| April 26, 2026 | 1263000713 | BLAIRSVILLE GA | III | — | — | D.L. LEE & SONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WALKER STA |
1XPXDP9X0KD616223 5WSAB4426JN090402 |
GA C2114C GA WIC501 |
| April 18, 2026 | 0006867116 | DAVIE COUNTY, I-40, W, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXDP9XXGD361622 |
GA C1838A |
| February 21, 2026 | 0006849686 | DUPLIN COUNTY, WARSAW, NC | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT OTHR |
1XPXDP9XXGD361622 — |
GA C1838A GA WIC440 |
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | CV43705199 | WINCHESTER, KY | III | 1 | — | SOLVENT SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WALK |
1XPXDP9X1GD361623 5WSAA44288N039965 |
GA C3056A GA WIC441 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| November 28, 2025 | 0006824129 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XPXDP9X1JD498729 1PMS1432541027684 |
GA C5885B GA LE96943 |
| November 27, 2025 | 0006824075 | US 19 NEAR BEAVER CRK RD, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT OTHR |
1XPXDP9X1GD361623 1N9S34325YA044005 |
GA C3056A GA LE0960I |
| October 22, 2025 | PE12006973 | SEQUOYAH POE, OK | I | 2 | — | PET FOOD SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WALK |
1XPXDP9X4PD860075 5WSAB4428JN090403 |
GA C904EB GA WIC502 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| September 12, 2025 | PSC1461281 | HURRICANE WV | II | 2 | — | SLICK WATER LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WALKER |
1XPXDP9X8JD451147 5WSABB239KN091058 |
GA C7298A GA WIC541 |
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 20, 2025 | 0006778365 | IREDELL COUNTY, I-40, W, NC | III | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WALK |
1XPXDP9X1JD498729 5WSAA44288N039965 |
GA C5885B GA W1C441 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FIELDALE FARMS CORPORATION | 4 | February 12, 2025 |
| D.L. LEE & SONS | 1 | April 26, 2026 |
| SOLVENT SYSTEMS | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| PET FOOD SOLUTIONS | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
| SLICK WATER LLC | 1 | September 12, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE TANKER LINES | 1 | July 9, 2025 |
| DSC | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| PINE BLUFF LANDFILL | 1 | April 25, 2025 |
| KEMIRA CHEMICALS INC | 1 | October 9, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 23, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 5, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc. |
| February 4, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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