CHEESEMAN LLC
Risk factors
High riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 4 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 11 times across 5 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026578 inspections · 3 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 2392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 3393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- KY5
- NC3
- OK3
- OH3
- TX3
- TN2
- US1
- GA1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 46% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit16× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× · 13%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation15× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other8× · 13%
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× · 2%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 17% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× · 21%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× · 15%
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× · 10%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 29%
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× · 15%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 15% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.9× · 11%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection5× · 5%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11× · 23%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× · 2%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 1%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× · 7%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× · 4%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 1%
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.2× · 2%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 1%
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× · 1%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.55E-B×2Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLTCD×2State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 172.201DER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA110 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 80 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
29
Tow-away
26
Injury
17
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi260 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi35 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi5 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi5 drivers
- Company officer
- Sara Evers
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 54167010
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-01-27
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 383 trucks · 381 owned tractors · 1,566 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 11 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
34 events- 01/27/2025MCS-150 update filed
29.0M mi reported (2024)
- 11/10/2013Insurance filed — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 2013120175
- 11/10/2013Insurance ended — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
policy 2013120175
- 11/10/2013Insurance cancelled — OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy NONE
- 10/15/2013BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/18/2013)
- 10/28/2011Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy HMB200009
- 04/02/2008Insurance name changed — OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY
- 04/02/2008Insurance name changed — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200009
- 03/01/2008Insurance replaced — OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY
- 03/01/2008Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200009
- 02/29/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/29/2008)
- 02/29/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/29/2008)
- 02/29/2008BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/20/2008)
- 02/01/2008Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy LMB100036
- 09/27/2006Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-11613
- 09/01/2006Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-11613
- 06/17/2003PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 09/01/2002Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK1080853342
- 09/28/1999Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TL 434 5074
- 09/01/1999Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TL 434 5074
- 09/01/1999Insurance replaced — REINSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK
CARGO · policy IM 34-4143
- 09/01/1995Insurance replaced — REINSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary · policy TAP1 34 07 0047
- 07/01/1995Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 84-0149440
- 01/31/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 02/18/1983MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 06/01/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 12/08/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 09/14/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 04/30/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 04/28/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-12-31
- Last review
- 2021-08-30
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-01-27
- Reported mileage
- 28,969,652 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — CHEESEMAN LLC, FORT RECOVERY, OH
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