HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/41648-cheney-brothers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
CHENEY BROTHERS INC
No risk signals found
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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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (561) 845-4721, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC895890.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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 | MC895890 | — | Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Policy 016248200 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Aug 3, 2026 | 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
17 of 122 · Florida avg 25.6%
0 of 342 · Florida avg 10.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | GA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | SC | 1 | 1 | 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 Florida average covers 72,706 vehicle and 135,715 driver inspections of all Florida-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
75 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 23 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 114 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 22 | 65.3% | 61.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | 28.0% | 11.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 5.3% | 20.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 5.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 3 | 3 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 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 Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Asheville, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Asheville, NC | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | 0 | 2 |
| May 7, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Islamorada, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Deerfield Beach, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Islamorada, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 41648 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC895890 |
| Legal name | CHENEY BROTHERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 753 |
| Drivers | 975 |
| Annual mileage | 36,175,256 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 22, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about CHENEY BROTHERS INC
What does CHENEY BROTHERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC895890: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CHENEY BROTHERS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking CHENEY BROTHERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 41648. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (561) 845-4721, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC895890, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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