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CHEESEMAN LLC

2200 SR-119 · Fort Recovery, OH 45846

Authorized: Property
(419) 375-4132 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — home base

Home base   Based in Fort Recovery, Ohio. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

53 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 8
    Injury
  • 16
    Tow
  • 25
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.6 64 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 13 Vehicle Maintenance 1.48 73 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 4

Inspection Summary

  • 543
    Total
  • 393
    Clean
  • 150
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 91 unique codes

Critical 29

  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× 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 on2× OOS×2 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.6× OOS×6 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 - Defective Air Reservoir1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× 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
  • 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 limit8× 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 violation13× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation4× 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 7

  • 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
  • 395.282I-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

Vehicle Maintenance 35

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× 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
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp 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
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber2× 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
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 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
  • 393.106B-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
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 7

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
CHEESEMAN LLC
2200 SR-119
FORT RECOVERY, OH 45846
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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