CHENEY BROTHERS INC
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHENEY BROTHERS INC (USDOT 41648) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 82 • BOC-3 process agent on file — LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/41648/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active insurance rows exist, but BIPD/Primary match is unclear — verify on L&I.
Driver OOS 0.6% vs peer median 1.3% (better). Vehicle OOS 14.3% vs peer median 16.1% (better). n=1024 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jan 1, 2025
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Process AgentLOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICEBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC895890ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 675 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,030 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 40 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 303 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 13 | 17 | 32 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 13 | 17 | 32 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 537 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 345 | 345 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.58% | 4.64% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CHENEY BROTHERS INC is a corporation based in RIVIERA BEACH, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 41648. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 715 power units and 850 drivers, with 537 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.
CHENEY BROTHERS INC is a large fleet, operating 715 power units and 850 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Riviera Beach, FL. Across 343 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.8% out-of-service rate, with 34 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
343 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 116% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (126) and NC (115), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.8% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (43.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 18 times.
The fleet comprises 715 power units (large fleet) and 850 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Kidr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,024 ACTIVE carriers operating 357–1,073 power units (±50% of this carrier's 715 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 130 | 8 | 6.2% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 117 | 3 | 2.6% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 40 | 5 | 12.5% | May 28, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 34 | 1 | 2.9% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| US (US) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 477 | |
| Great Dane | 140 | |
| Kidr | 62 | |
| Hack | 32 | |
| Hackney & | 28 | |
| Utility | 17 | |
| Unknown | 16 | |
| Other | 15 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | — | 2.03 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (537 rows) View all 537 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88430538 | Jul 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88424042 | Jul 14, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88316257 | Jul 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88236131 | Jun 23, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88198460 | Jun 19, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88179574 | Jun 17, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88176441 | Jun 16, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88175649 | Jun 16, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88154805 | Jun 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88148633 | Jun 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88094779 | Jun 10, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88063606 | Jun 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88042365 | Jun 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88040103 | Jun 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88007190 | May 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88004655 | May 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88002592 | May 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87991047 | May 28, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87973678 | May 26, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87958544 | May 25, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87951376 | May 25, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87945594 | May 22, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87935958 | May 22, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87930133 | May 20, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87911997 | May 20, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
Recent Crashes (303 rows) View all 303 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108509277 | May 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury | |
| FL2710086806 | Feb 13, 2026 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2741180906 | Jan 16, 2026 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0026208187 | Jan 2, 2026 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0010184893 | Jan 2, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2753237605 | Nov 29, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0025303902 | Nov 22, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2766906305 | Nov 11, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108288615 | Oct 22, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2776423105 | Oct 17, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2693978105 | Sep 19, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0025264448 | Sep 17, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108229203 | Sep 2, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108207722 | Aug 19, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2699400205 | Aug 13, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2732880805 | Jun 17, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2700392105 | Jun 16, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2653665705 | Apr 14, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2641475705 | Mar 4, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2727736305 | Jan 29, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2652246505 | Jan 21, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2668348405 | Jan 16, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107979067 | Jan 3, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107944018 | Dec 3, 2024 | NC | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2646223004 | Nov 11, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2015 | MC895890-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 016248200 | 82 | — | Jan 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 9D896498 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Mar 4, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCALA FL | FL | 14 | 2 |
| BRANFORD FL | FL | 12 | 0 |
| VALDOSTA GA | GA | 12 | 1 |
| HOBE SOUND FL | FL | 10 | 3 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 9 | 0 |
| ISLAMORADA FL | FL | 8 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 8 | 0 |
| JACKSONVILLE FL | FL | 7 | 1 |
| LAWTEY FL | FL | 7 | 0 |
| BATESBURG SC | SC | 7 | 3 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 51 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
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Docket MC895890
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LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
82 policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify CHENEY BROTHERS INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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