CHEROKEE TANK LINES INC

DOT 925509 MC 399151 Active

FMCSA records refresh daily. Sourced from public FMCSA datasets - verify with the agency before making business decisions.

Not yet rated
Claim this profile

Heads up - this is a brand new platform. Cargo Credible just launched, and we don't guarantee that every field on this profile is accurate or current. If you spot something that looks wrong, let us know using the button to the right and our team will investigate.

Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
27 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 7.41% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 25.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
23 units

Drivers: 23

Trailers: 31 (31 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
Community

No reviews yet

Company Details

Physical Address

4246 FIRST STREET, BLUE RIDGE, GA, 30513

Phone Number

(706) 632-7951

Mailing Address

PO BOX 2217, BLUE RIDGE, GA, 30513

Cell Phone

(706) 633-7725

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(706) 632-7953

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

Changes detected on this company's public FMCSA record over the last 2 years (legal name, DBA, phone, email, addresses, authority, insurance on file)

View changes across all companies

Sign in to view record changes

Change history on public FMCSA records is available to members.

Log in

Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
25 yrs, 4 mo

Contract Carrier

—
—

Broker

—
—

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-04-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-10-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-09-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-05-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-05-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-03-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2008-03-10 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-03-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2002-04-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC399151 2008-03-10

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-04-18 BIPD/Primary TAP1000025-00 $1,000,000 MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA… - - ACTIVE
2025-10-01 BIPD/Primary TAP1000025-00 $750,000 MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA … 2026-04-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-10-01 BIPD/Primary TAPX-CP-000000197-00 $750,000 OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2025-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-04-01 BIPD/Primary ICC-P2205-100254 $750,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2023-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-07-01 BIPD/Primary ICC-P2205-100031 $750,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2022-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-01 BIPD/Primary AHI-P2205-102214 $750,000 AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE C… 2021-07-23 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-05-01 BIPD/Primary MCP16704A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2020-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-05-01 BIPD/Primary CAT 0010295-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2015-05-24 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-05-01 CARGO CGT 0010295-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2015-05-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-05-01 BIPD/Primary RICGA0002255 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2009-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-05-01 CARGO RICGA0002256 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2009-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-03-01 BIPD/Primary RICGA0001044 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2008-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-03-01 CARGO RICGA0001045 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2008-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 BIPD/Primary RICGA0001044 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2008-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 CARGO RICGA0001045 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2008-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-03-01 CARGO TIM 2714192 $750,000 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH … 2007-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-03-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9896561 01 $750,000 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH … 2007-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-02-26 CARGO SPM-C2205-101368 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2006-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-02-26 BIPD/Primary SPM-P2205-101366 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2006-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-02-27 CARGO MT613486 $750,000 THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. 2003-02-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-02-26 BIPD/Primary PIT02503 $750,000 QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION 2002-05-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.41%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

27 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

25.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

12 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 27 Last inspection: Apr 26, 2026 Total crashes: 37

FMCSA Inspection Records (27 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Apr 26, 2026

1263000713

Level 3 GA PETERBILT 1XPXDP9X...

Apr 18, 2026

0006867116

Level 3 NC PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Feb 21, 2026

0006849686

1 viol.
Level 2 NC PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Feb 10, 2026

CV43705199

1 viol.
Level 3 KY PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Nov 28, 2025

0006824129

Level 2 NC PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Nov 27, 2025

0006824075

Level 3 NC PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Oct 22, 2025

PE12006973

2 viol.
Level 1 OK PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Sep 12, 2025

PSC1461281

2 viol.
Level 2 WV PETERBILT 1XPXDP9X...

Jul 20, 2025

0006778365

Level 3 NC PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Jul 9, 2025

I031020045

Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XPXDP9X...

May 15, 2025

1014010470

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MS PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Apr 25, 2025

0006752301

2 viol.
Level 3 NC PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Feb 12, 2025

AP40270326

1 viol.
Level 3 OR PETERBILT 1XPXDP9X...

Jan 28, 2025

W102006670

Level 3 MO PETERBILT 1XPXDP9X...

Oct 6, 2024

PCDO000311

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 WY PTRB 1XPXDP9X...
Total Inspections

27

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

27

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (37 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Mar 11, 2025

NC • NC0108044691

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 9, 2024

GA • GA0009626074

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2024

GA • GA0009603526

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 28, 2024

MO • MO0000108650

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2023

OH • OH0235012808

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 16, 2022

GA • GA0008787552

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 9, 2021

GA • GA0007949696

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 20, 2020

NC • NC0106373131

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 24, 2020

GA • GA0007645171

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2020

SC • SC0020211610

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2020

NC • NC0106166489

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 23, 2019

NC • NC0106105863

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2019

OH • OH0195007047

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2017

LA • LA0170049724

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 5, 2017

TN • TN0101757673

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

26

Total Crashes

37

View all 37 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

17

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

27
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

23
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

23

23 owned

Trailers

31

31 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

23

CDL Drivers: 22
Interstate: 20
Intrastate: 3
Driver Inspections

12

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 25.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 20
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 3

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Building Materials Liquids/Gases Chemicals Farm Supplies Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

23

Power Units

23

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

Ratings & Reviews

Community ratings from brokers and shippers

Reviews are user-submitted opinions, not findings of fact. See our Platform Disclaimer and Review Policy.

No reviews yet - be the first to rate this carrier.

Compare Companies

0 of 4
Select 2-4 companies to compare