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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CHEROKEE FREIGHT LINES STOCKTON LLC
USDOT 154922 · MC138543 · EIN 26-2533907 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3655 CHEROKEE ROAD, STOCKTON, CA, 95205
(209) 444-7323 · ADAM KARP
85
Low risk
Risk factors
15 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
238 / 188
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
466 / 1927
Crashes (24 mo)
15
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy KCA 2600341 · eff 10/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1771 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance85 pts
Other82 pts
Unsafe Driving71 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 132 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 120 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 99 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 90 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 80 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 76 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 76 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 72 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 64 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 58 |
Most inspected states
CA453
NV5
AZ4
CO2
US1
UT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.29 | 0.29 | ≈1–8% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.17 | 2.19 | ≈28–32% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 6 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Merced County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Merced County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 69% · Phone / texting 14% · Seat belt 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 99% · False log / RODS 1%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Brakes 40% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (8 OOS) · Tires 12% (6 OOS)
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 70 inspections, 39 violations, 5 OOS, 48 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance24 viol · 5 OOS · 62%
396.3A1-BALAC ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 86 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.628).
2. Other10 viol · 26%
392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 393.47E ×2, 390.21TE2IV-D
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 10%
395.24D-ELDPT ×3, 395.22H1-ELDNUM
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 99 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.053).
Repeat offenders: 396.3A1-BALAC ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 395.24D-ELDPT ×3, 392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
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Crash record — 15 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | LOVELOCK, NV | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/04/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 05/29/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2026 | LITTLEFIELD, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 04/21/2026 | AMERICAN CANYON, CA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/28/2026 | TWIN FALLS, ID | 1 | ||
| 01/15/2026 | Unincorporated, CA | ✓ | ||
| 11/21/2025 | SANTA ROSA, CA | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2025 | FRESNO, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/04/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 100 vehicles seen in inspections
51 truck48 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ADAM KARP
Annual mileage
15.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
186
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONINI FREIGHT EXPRESS INC | 419639 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BLACKBELT ENTERPRISES LLC | 2701687 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
15.3M mi reported (2025)
10/28/2023 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600341
10/02/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2023)
10/02/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2023)
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy KCA 2600341
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600341
09/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600341
04/30/2022 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4251B46A
03/13/2022 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600341
03/13/2022 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4251B46A
02/28/2022 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600341
02/14/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2022)
02/14/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2022)
10/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4251B46A
10/27/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEL 8100002-04
10/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEL 8100002-04
09/30/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/04/2016)
09/30/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/04/2016)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/154922.