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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 120612 · MC149440 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cheeseman LLC

Fort Recovery, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeat+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (419) 375-4132
1,949
Power units
305
Drivers
578
Inspections · 24 mo
28
Crashes · 24 mo
29M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
90
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
11.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 44 of 376 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.5%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 578 inspections
Crashes
28
1 fatal11 injury26 tow-away
Crash rate 0.48 per 1M mi
Total inspections
578
Driver inspections
578
Vehicle inspections
376
People injured
16
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC149440
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. —Surety bond / trust · American Alternative Insurance Corporation · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1,949
Power units
383
Trucks
381
Tractors owned
1,566
Trailers owned
305
Drivers
305
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodAuto Parts
Annual mileage
28,969,652 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
120612
MC / docket
MC-149440, MC-117851
Legal name
Cheeseman LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jan 27, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
305 (305)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Cheeseman LLC's USDOT number?

Cheeseman LLC's USDOT number is 120612 and its docket number is MC149440.

Is Cheeseman LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Cheeseman LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 578 roadside inspections, a 11.7% vehicle and 0.5% driver out-of-service rate, and 28 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Cheeseman LLC's fleet?

1,949 power units and 305 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 27, 2025.

What insurance does Cheeseman LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file.

Where is Cheeseman LLC located?

Cheeseman LLC is located at 2200 Sr-119, Fort Recovery, OH, 45846. Phone: (419) 375-4132.

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