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Carrier profile · USDOT 1715713 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Fred Penick

DBA Cherokee Trucking and Excavating · Chapel Hill, TN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2007
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (615) 207-4343
3
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
100
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Annual mileage
100 mi (2006)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1715713
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Fred Penick
DBA
Cherokee Trucking and Excavating
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Dec 10, 2007
Last MCS-150
Dec 10, 2007
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Fred Penick's USDOT number?

Fred Penick's USDOT number is 1715713.

Is Fred Penick authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Fred Penick's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Fred Penick's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 10, 2007.

Where is Fred Penick located?

Fred Penick is located at 2060 Friendship Lane, Chapel Hill, TN, 37034. Phone: (615) 207-4343.

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