CHEETAH TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 728400 • 11900 WALLISVILLE RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-333555 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 22, 2021 |
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200142 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75419A | ON FILE | Apr 10, 2014 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP75419A | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2010 | May 12, 2014 |
| ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CK04201914 | ON FILE | Jan 23, 2001 | Jan 23, 2002 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200139 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200139 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2021 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200087 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200087 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75419A | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2014 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75419A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Apr 10, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75419A | NAME CHANGED | Feb 1, 2010 | May 12, 2014 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1337273235 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1337211432 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 84MSRZ6482 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT 001216-1 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT 001216-1 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 25, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 84MSRZ6482 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 25, 2010 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896317 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 2004 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8752838 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2004 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896217 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2004 | Feb 6, 2004 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896217 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2003 | Jan 23, 2004 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CRR700295 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2002 | Feb 1, 2004 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRN158428 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2002 | Jan 23, 2003 |
| ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CK04201914 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2001 | Jan 23, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04200075 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2001 | Jan 23, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CK04201220 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 1998 | Jan 23, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CK4201220-2 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 1998 | Jan 23, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CK04201220 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 1998 | Jan 23, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200142 | BIPD | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200087 | BIPD | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200139 | BIPD | Feb 21, 2021 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200139 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200087 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75419A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75419A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75419A | CARGO | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75419A | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75419A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 84MSRZ6482 | CARGO | Feb 25, 2010 | Feb 25, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 84MSRZ6482 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1337273235 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1337211432 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001216-1 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2006 | Feb 25, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001216-1 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | TP 9896317 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8752838 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | TP 9896217 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2004 | Feb 6, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CRR700295 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2004 | Feb 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | TP 9896217 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2004 | Jan 23, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRN158428 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2003 | Jan 23, 2003 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | CK04201914 | CARGO | Jan 23, 2002 | Jan 23, 2002 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04200075 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2002 | Jan 23, 2002 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | CK04201914 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 23, 2002 | Jan 23, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | CK04201220 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 23, 2001 | Jan 23, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | CK04201220 | CARGO | Jan 23, 2001 | Jan 23, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY | CK4201220-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2001 | Jan 23, 2001 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC333555 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2021 |
| MC333555 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2014 |
| MC333555 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2009 |
| MC333555 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2005 |
| MC333555 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2002 |
| MC333555 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 1998 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 102 inspections
Violation Summary (124 violations from latest 100 of 102 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 14 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 4 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 3 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.202A4 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.332A | Hazmat class/division ID number missing | 1 | 1 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C6 | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (102 inspections)
Showing 50 of 102
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 10000 W SAM HOUSTON TWY N | ...S55813 | CHEETAH TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LLC |
| Sep 18, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...920861 | CHEETAH TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LLC |
| May 3, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2015 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2014 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2013 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2012 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events