CHEYENNE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1093153 • 46850 GRAND RIVER AVE, NOVI, MI, 48374
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3812312363 | ON FILE | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | SB190011 | ON FILE | Mar 12, 2019 | Oct 11, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC050041 | ON FILE | Feb 10, 2005 | May 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (32 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3812312363 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2023 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3812312363 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000015-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2022 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000015-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2022 | Dec 4, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | REPLACED | May 5, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2022 | Mar 7, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | REPLACED | Dec 2, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2021 | Jan 29, 2022 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2118655 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03443625 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03443625 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200059 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200059 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190061 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180060 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | SB130053 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | SB080001 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2008 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | SB080001 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2008 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA050050 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2005 | Feb 10, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA050050 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2005 | Mar 12, 2018 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 442672 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 442672 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0037800 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2003 | Feb 10, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0037800 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2003 | Feb 10, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3812312363 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3812312363 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3812312363 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000015-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000015-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2022 | Mar 7, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2022 | Jan 11, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2118655 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03443625 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03443625 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200059 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200059 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB190011 | SURETY | Oct 11, 2020 | Oct 11, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190061 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180060 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA050050 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2018 | Mar 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA050050 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2018 | Feb 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB130053 | SURETY | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB080001 | SURETY | Oct 31, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB080001 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC050041 | CARGO | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 442672 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2005 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 442672 | CARGO | Feb 10, 2005 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0037800 | CARGO | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0037800 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-450647 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-450647 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2025 |
| MC450647 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 5, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2022 |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2022 |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2022 |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2022 |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2021 |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2021 |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2021 |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2021 |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2018 |
| MC450647 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 10, 2008 | REVOKED | Dec 2, 2013 |
| MC450647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2005 |
| MC450647 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 24, 2003 | REVOKED | Oct 2, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (19 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEARBORN | DIX | ...A92033 | CHEYENNE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 14, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2012 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2010 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2010 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2006 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2003 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
57 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 57 events