CHEROKEE INC
COLUMBIA, SC
CHEROKEE INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 7 drivers, based in Columbia, SC. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 33.3% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHEROKEE INC (USDOT 642362) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/642362/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 9.1% (better). n=88720 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 33.33% | 33.33% | 50% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CHEROKEE INC had 6 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 33.3%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 12.0.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in SC (6 stops).
33.3% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Rogers tra are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 88,720 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (9 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Sep 10, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.90 | 2 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 11.83 | 12 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88957978 | Sep 10, 2026 | SC | 2 | BETHUNE SC |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88546817 | Jul 28, 2026 | SC | 1 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 177.817A-HMSP, 391.41APC, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86523648 | Dec 9, 2025 | SC | 3 | CAYCE SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | No |
| 85837879 | Sep 22, 2025 | SC | 3 | BLYTHEWOOD SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84216537 | Mar 25, 2025 | SC | 2 | COLUMBIA SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.9A2-C, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 83496851 | Dec 30, 2024 | SC | 2 | LAURENS SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82704968 | Sep 19, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-26 WB ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 80917128 | Feb 22, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-77 NB ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.100(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80143254 | Nov 10, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-77 SB YORK COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.43, 393.130 | Yes |
| 78455789 | Apr 26, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-77 NB ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0020235078 | Jul 21, 2020 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC011051514A | May 16, 2011 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| SC011038209B | Apr 4, 2011 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC010032811C | Mar 23, 2010 | SC | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| SC0002066174 | Jun 5, 2002 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-77 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 1 |
| BETHUNE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| BLYTHEWOOD SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| CAYCE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| COLUMBIA SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
| I-26 WB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-77 SB YORK COUNTY | SC | 1 | 1 |
| LAURENS SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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