CHEROKEE CHEMICAL CO LLC
DBA: CCI WATERCARE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
CHEROKEE CHEMICAL CO LLC is a motor carrier based in VERNON, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1175181. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 7 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
CHEROKEE CHEMICAL CO LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 7 drivers, based in Vernon, CA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 183% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and TX (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
11.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.1% of violations); top code 172.516(a) (Placard not visible from direction it faces) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Utility | 9 | |
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Trim | 4 | |
| Chii | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Beall Tran | 1 | |
| Beat | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87593967 | Apr 13, 2026 | US | 1 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86959341 | Feb 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-rainbow-if-s.b |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86900891 | Jan 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE NB IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86413553 | Nov 25, 2025 | NV | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLS3, 395.8F12-HOSM, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86211449 | Oct 30, 2025 | AZ | 1 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.11A1-LCHL, 395.24, 393.13C3-CSURR | No |
| 86185789 | Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | BISHOP SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85920195 | Sep 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85277674 | Jul 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84732354 | May 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 83903467 | Feb 19, 2025 | OR | 3 | MYRTLE CREEK OR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83527857 | Dec 19, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH35 NB SVC RD |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3, 393.45DLUV | Yes |
| 82768955 | Sep 24, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0020-in-tarrant-co.-(424-45 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 172.202(a)(7) | No |
| 82594033 | Sep 6, 2024 | OR | 3 | MYRTLE CREEK OR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82560247 | Aug 26, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0020-in-dallas-co.-(455-486 |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.78 | No |
| 82461929 | Aug 19, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45, 172.516(a) | No |
| 81741489 | May 28, 2024 | CA | 1 | BISHOP SCALES |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81548415 | May 2, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79960859 | Oct 19, 2023 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79274732 | Jul 28, 2023 | CA | 3 | ca-s/b-i-5-santa-nella-scales |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79258152 | Jul 26, 2023 | AZ | 2 | US 60 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79041134 | Jun 29, 2023 | CA | 1 | WB PERALTA SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45, 177.834(a) | Yes |
| 78886255 | Jun 12, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-n/b-santa-nella-platform-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45 | Yes |
| 78431202 | Apr 18, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0287-in-ellis-co.-(484-520) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55(e) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5252504382 | Sep 5, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AZ0000043190 | Jul 26, 2023 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0903579505 | May 4, 2020 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 3 | 1 |
| BISHOP SCALES | CA | 2 | 0 |
| MYRTLE CREEK OR | OR | 2 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| US 60 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE NB IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WB PERALTA SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| IH35 NB SVC RD | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 172.202(a)(7) | Hazmat description incomplete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 172.516(a) | Placard not visible from direction it faces | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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