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Carrier profile · USDOT 1799691 · Updated 06/13/2026

CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY

107 power unitsavg 6.1 yrLocal · 1 statesKNOXVILLE, TN
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Verified linkscherokeedistributing.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
107Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
19Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(865) 588-7641Email dispatchTBEASON@CHEROKEEDISTRIBUTING.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 18 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration17 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

107 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.1 yr

Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

17 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 17-yr registration, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY safe to work with?

Is CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY safe to load? CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (USDOT 1799691) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in KNOXVILLE, TN, operating 107 power units and 144 drivers. Operating authority has been active 17 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 55 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number?

CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number is 1799691.

Is CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register.

What is CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's safety record?

CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 55 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's fleet?

CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY operates 107 power units and 144 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY based?

CHEROKEE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is based in KNOXVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.

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