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Freight Carrier/broker · Fort Recovery, OH

CHEESEMAN LLC

Name: CHEESEMAN LLC
Address: 2200 SR-119, FORT RECOVERY, OH, 45846, US
Telephone: (419) 375-4132

2200 SR-119 · Fort Recovery, OH 45846

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #149440
USDOT #120612 USDOT Active

327
Power Units
305
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

CHEESEMAN LLC is a Fort Recovery, OH freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 327 truck(s) in their fleet and 305 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-149440 and their USDOT number is 120612.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/27/2025 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/27/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 28,969,652 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Machinery, Large Objects
Intermodal Containers
Chemicals

Safety Record

55 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
7
Injury
16
Tow
24
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.42 67 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 15 Vehicle Maintenance 1.41 77 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 4

Inspection Summary

565
Total
408
Clean
157
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 94 unique codes

Critical 30

177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material2× OOS×2 SW 5
177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.8× OOS×8 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection4× OOS×4 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 12

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other7× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit15× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation15× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
397.3State/local laws ordinances regulations1× SW 1

Hours of Service 10

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.7× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.282I-ELDDSDCHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to select the applicable special driving category before the start of the status and deselect when the indicated status ends.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 33

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected1× SW 7
393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper5× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 8

177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages2× SW 5
172.406(f)Label obscured by marking or attachment1× SW 5
172.516(c)(1)Placard not securely affixed or attached1× SW 5
172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).1× SW 5
172.201(a)(1)Hazardous Materials not distinguished from non-Hazardous Materials1× SW 3
172.201A1-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not distinguish HM with non HM1× SW 3
172.600(c)Offer or transport without emergency response information1× SW 3
172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

392.2-MCSRMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

CHEESEMAN LLC
2200 SR-119
FORT RECOVERY, OH 45846

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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CHEESEMAN LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 94 unique codes

Critical 30

Unsafe Driving 12

Hours of Service 10

Vehicle Maintenance 33

Hazardous Materials 8

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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