HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/120612-cheeseman-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CHEESEMAN LLC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC149440
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC117851: Common carrier inactive; Contract carrier inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (419) 375-4132, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC149440 or MC117851.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC149440 | — | Hudson Insurance Company Policy HMB200009 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2008 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC149440 | — | Hudson Insurance Company Policy HMB200009 · BMC-82 | $75,000 | Mar 1, 2008 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC149440 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy 2013120175 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Nov 10, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
40 of 371 · Ohio avg 21.7%
3 of 578 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | NC | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | DE | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
200 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 49 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 272 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 100 | 43 | 50.0% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 69 | 0 | 34.5% | 18.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 14 | 3 | 7.0% | 0.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 0 | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 2.0% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 17 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 15 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 11 | 11 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 9 | 9 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 7 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 6 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Ridge (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Burlington, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Wayne, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Madison (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Cleveland, OH | 0 | 3 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 1 |
| May 26, 2026 | Belmont, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 120612 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC149440, MC117851 |
| Legal name | CHEESEMAN LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 1,949 |
| Drivers | 305 |
| Annual mileage | 29,401,758 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 31, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodOtherAuto Parts
Questions about CHEESEMAN LLC
Is CHEESEMAN LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. CHEESEMAN LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does CHEESEMAN LLC's operating authority allow?
MC149440: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CHEESEMAN LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check.
What should I verify before booking CHEESEMAN LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 120612. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (419) 375-4132, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC149440 or MC117851, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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