HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3537634-cheetah-cargo-corp/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CHEETAH CARGO CORP
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (301) 857-7778, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1179974.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 10 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 15 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | IA | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2025 | GA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2025 | LA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 9, 2025 | MI | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 8, 2025 | KY | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jun 18, 2025 | WA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2025 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 4, 2025 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 15, 2025 | MO | 1 | 13 | Yes |
| Mar 13, 2025 | MO | 1 | 3 | Yes |
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
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 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 | 14 | 5 | 66.7% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 19.0% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRCLS | 2 | 0 |
| Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con Alcohol Possession · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A3IDUI | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| No or defective automatic trailer brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343D | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39352AB | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1HC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3537634 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1179974 |
| Legal name | CHEETAH CARGO CORP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 12,500 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 17, 2020 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 6, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Questions about CHEETAH CARGO CORP
What does CHEETAH CARGO CORP's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for CHEETAH CARGO CORP (MC1179974), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about CHEETAH CARGO CORP is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking CHEETAH CARGO CORP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3537634. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (301) 857-7778, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1179974, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (301) 857-7778
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEETAH CARGO LLC Carrier |
Matthews, NC | 4470351 | MC1764219 | 1 | Active Current · Motus |
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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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